Poverty is a significant societal problem and a major issue in human social affairs. In the Holy Qur'an, the term "Bāʼis" is used alongside the poor, which indicates that these two social classes are distinct. The present study uses a descriptive-analytical method with a social approach and library-based data collection to examine the concepts and instances of "Bāʼis," its causes, its impact on…
The present study aims to examine and analyze the Surahs al-Furqān and Fāṭir according to their order of revelation to determine how the order of revelation and the historical context affect the conceptual appropriateness of the Surahs. To this aim, a discourse analysis method with a descriptive-analytical approach was employed. After gathering information about Surahs al-Furqān and Fāṭir and…
Throughout history, numerous locations have been proposed as the center of the Earth, including cities such as orum in Turkey, Giza in Egypt, Tulsa in Oklahoma, Shiz in Iran, Jerusalem, and Mecca in Saudi Arabia. However, with the exception of Mecca, advocates for these sites have generally failed to provide compelling evidence for their centrality, often basing their claims on cultural or…
In the contemporary world, where the concepts of governance and development have become increasingly global concerns, Islamic societies are also seeking to present an indigenous, efficient, and, at the same time, deeply rooted model for desirable governance based on their religious sources. The present study, by emphasizing the Holy Qur'an as the most fundamental source of guidance in Islam, aims…
This interdisciplinary study aims to provide a Educational analysis of the Quranic concept of "Ṭalab" (seeking/pursuit) within the framework of traditional Quranic hermeneutics, with a special emphasis on the perspective of Allamah Ṭabāṭabāʼī. The research seeks to deduce key educational competencies to address four challenges in Iran's educational system: "Rote memorization, information overload,…
In their book, "The Other Prophet: Jesus in the Qur'an," Mouhanad Khorchide and Klaus von Stosch examine Qur'an 4:157, offering a perspective that challenges conventional Islamic interpretations of the verse. The central argument of Khorchide and Von Stosch is that the Qur'an does not explicitly reject the crucifixion of Jesus. Instead, they propose an alternative interpretation that aligns the…
Verse 106 of Surah al-Baqarah, known as the "Verse of Abrogation (Naskh)," is one of the most important pieces of evidence cited by those who believe in abrogation (Naskh) within the Quran. They argue that this verse explicitly refers to the abrogation of Quranic verses. Aside from the internal textual analysis of the verse, dating this verse and the abrogating verses can aid in a correct…
The Holy Qur'an refers to numerous signs and events pertaining to the afterlife, particularly the Day of Resurrection. One such reference occurs in verse 8 of Sura al-Muddaththir: "Fa Idhā Nuqira fī al-Nāqūr" (So when the trumpet is sounded). Since the expression "Nuqira fī al-Nāqūr" appears exclusively in this verse as a sign of the establishment of the Resurrection, exegetes have differed…
The issue of the nature of revelation and the position of the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) in the process of receiving and communicating it is one of the most important issues in the philosophy of religion and Islamic theology, which has always been a point of convergence for traditional and modern viewpoints. Abdolkarim Soroush, relying on hermeneutical principles, the psychology of religion, and…
The reason for the introduction of a hadith refers to the conditions and situations in which the impeccable Imam (AS) took action to express a statement, issue a ruling, or perform an action. Recognizing this context, especially considering the audience, social atmosphere, and cultural background of the time the narration was issued, plays an important role in correctly understanding the concepts…
