Human Characteristics in the Quran: Cultivating the Virtue of Humility Through An Environmental Reading of the Quran Exegesis

Integrating Quranic verses with acquired knowledge is necessary, along with knowledge and technology development. This helps in understanding the Quranic verses that are relevant to those fields and further exploring the contents of the Quran more broadly. However, the form of integration of the Quran with aqli knowledge and the conditions for such integration based on the expert agreement have not been highlighted. This study aims to design and develop the integration of Quranic verses with acquired knowledge form and its condition based on the discipline of Quranic exegesis. The study used the three-phase Design and Development Research (DDR) approach, and this paper only discussed the second phase, design and development. The form of the integration and its condition was designed based on the literature review and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) by seven (7) experts in the related field of study. Then, the Fuzzy Delphi Method (FDM) was used to develop the form and condition. Twelve (12) experts in Quranic exegesis have participated in FDM. Experts’ consensus has been obtained in developing the forms for integrating Quranic verses with acquired knowledge and its conditions. The forms involve eleven items: Discussion of Concept, Discussion of the Quranic Approach, Explanation of function, Explanation of feature, Explanation of process, Explanation of cause and effect, Rational explanation of aspects of language, Explanation of Islamic legislation’s wisdom, Explanation of historiography and geography of the stories in the Quran, Inspirational Innovation by the Quran, Translational Technology from the Quran. The conditions for integrating consist of nine items and the experts emphasise the conditions concerning ethics more than the conditions relating to interpretation content. This study has significant implications for using new methods, namely design and development research. This study also contributes to the Quranic studies itself using quantitative and qualitative studies that combine various methods in one study.

This study examines the impact of geographical interpretation on the differing opinions among Quranic commentators, specifically in the context of the Battles of Uhud and Al-Ahzab. The Holy Quran, rich in multi-faceted meanings, often leads to varying interpretations among scholars, especially concerning verses with geographical implications. This research focuses on how geographical context influences the understanding and preference for specific interpretations over others in these two significant battles. By analyzing the geographical elements mentioned in the Quranic verses, the study aims to provide a more precise understanding of the locations and events described, thereby resolving discrepancies in interpretations. The research is unique in its approach to incorporating modern geographical tools and digital mapping technologies to enhance the study of Quranic exegesis. Through detailed examination of the relevant verses, the study identifies the role of geographical context in shaping the historical and theological narratives of the Battles of Uhud and Al-Ahzab. The findings suggest that a deeper geographical awareness can significantly contribute to resolving interpretative conflicts and advancing the scholarly understanding of these events. This work not only underscores the importance of geographical considerations in Quranic exegesis but also opens new avenues for research that integrates traditional Islamic scholarship with contemporary geographical analysis. The study concludes with recommendations for further research in the integration of geographical data into the interpretation of other Quranic verses with similar implications.

This article explores theological thought of al-Ash‘ari in Abu al-Su‘ud’s work Irshâd al-‘Aql al-Salim ilâ Mazâyâ al-Kitâb al-Karim . The study finds an interesting fact that when interpreting the Quranic verses on theological matters, Abu al-Su‘ud tended to affiliate to Ash‘ariyah. However, Abu al-Su‘ud firmly stated that he referred most to al-Kashshâf of al-Zamakhshari in his exegetical works. It has been widely known that al-Zamakhshari was one of prominent proponents of Mu‘tazilah. The article emphasizes a number of theological issues discussed by Abu al-Su‘ud in his tafsir such as God’s free will, anthropomorphism, and God’s justice. There have been three steps to analyze theological thoughts of Ash‘ariyah mentioned in Abu al-Su‘ud’s work, are: firstly , grouping the most Quranic verses on theological realm referred by mutakallimin . Secondly , explaining the views of each school ( madhhab ) of Islamic theology. Thirdly , discussing the assessments and interpretation of Abu al-Su‘ud on theological verses and comparing them to al-Zamakhshari’s interpretation. Based on these three steps the author will analyze the Ash‘ariyah theological pattern adhered by Abu al-Su‘ud.

On the advent of new millennium, the attack on WTC on 9/11 set a new paradigm of terrorism in world scenario. The defensive “anti-terrorist” policy of the United States gave way to offensive “counter terrorism” which posed a real threat to the Islamic world and Muslim civilization. WAT couldn’t restore peace; instead, it resulted in turmoil, chaos, commotion, culminating in suicide attacks and bomb explosions at public places. This research highlights the threat which Islamic theology and civilization faces from Western counter-terrorism policies. It also analyzes the factors that foment fanaticism i.e., policies of Western think-tanks, theological contests among the Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam) and Islam-phobia. This study further emphasizes the economical component hidden behind Western counter terrorism campaign, that entered in radical Islamic belt holding cosmopolitan, pluralistic, multiethnic and multicultural slogan.

The author explores how the millennia-old concept of Satan in the three Abrahamic faiths has shaped the cultural landscape in which heavy metal as a musical genre has been experienced and responded to in the Muslim world. He first surveys the evolution of Satan from the Hebrew Scriptures through the Quran, and its subsequent development in Islamic thought through the contemporary period. He then discusses the socio-economic and political environment that influenced the development of heavy metal as an art form, and why it has had such resonance in the Middle East and the larger Muslim world. Finally, he explores the largely negative reaction to the music by Muslim governments and societies, and how, in a certain sense, today’s Muslim metalheads are fulfilling a historic function of Satan in Islamic theology.

The integration of naqli (revelation) and aqli (acquired) knowledge is mandatory in every subject at Kolej PERMATA Insan ( KPI ), including Quran education. However, no specific rule outlines integrating acquired knowledge with memorized Quranic verses in KPI . This study aims to develop a method for integrating memorized Quranic verses with acquired knowledge based on Pedaste inquiry-based learning approach. This study used a three-phase Design and Development Research ( DDR ) approach, Phase 1: Need Analysis, Phase 2: Development of the method, and Phase 3: Evaluation of the method. This paper discusses Phase 2, which is developing the method for integrating memorized Quranic verses with aqli knowledge. This phase uses the Fuzzy Delphi method ( FDM ) involving twelve (12) experts in Quranic exegesis. The FDM questionnaire was developed using the literature review and Focus Group Discussion ( FGD ) by seven (7) experts in the related field of study. The location of this study is limited to Kolej PERMATA Insan, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia ( USIM ). The process of developing a method integrating memorized Quranic verses with acquired knowledge was implemented in five phases, namely: (1) Orientation, (2) Conceptualization with two subphases: Questioning and Generation of Hypotheses, (3) Investigation with three subphases: Exploration, Experiment, and Data Interpretation, (4) Conclusion, and (5) Discussion with three subphases: Communication, Reflection 1, and Reflection 2. The current study successfully produces guidelines by combining the discipline of Quranic exegesis through the inquiry-based learning ( IBL ) approach by integrating verses in the Quran with acquired knowledge.

If one might be permitted a somewhat reductionist synoptic contrast between the three Abrahamic religions, Islam could perhaps be placed midway between what might be termed a legalistic Judaism and a theological Christianity. That is because it is a virtually unquestioned assumption in modern Islam that theology and legal reasoning in Islam are permissible only to ascertain God’s will expressed in the Qur'ān and the Sunnah. In other words, generally accepted Islamic scholarship holds that these primary sources constitute the authentic and foundational sources of law and religious and legal practice are organically linked to them. Thus, it is widely accepted that no human jurisprudential innovation that explicitly contradicts the Qur'ān and the Sunnah has ever managed to be incorporated into the body of literature that governs Muslims' practices and worship.

The present book investigates whether the Quran argues in a supersessionist framework. Many Quranic scholars have addressed the question of supersessionism in the Quran, and there are a variety of opinions on the Quran's theology of Abrahamic religions. However, the arguments in this discussion focus more on the Quran's engagement with Jews and Christians rather than the Quran's depiction of ancient Israelites and Jesus as a Jew. There are Quranic verses that are fundamental in deciding whether the Quran subscribes to the Christian concept of supersession. From pluralist to exclusivist, Quranic scholars seem to agree on the literal meaning of these verses. Upon closer examination, however, some of these critical verses seem to have been superficially read. This book tries to read these verses more carefully and paves the way for a more systematic understanding of the Quran's theology of Abrahamic religions.

The intersection of modern genetics and Islamic theology is a burgeoning field of inquiry. This study delves into how technological advancements, especially in genetics, complement the teachings of the Al-Qur’an. Modern genetics, which traces its origins to Gregor Mendel's pioneering work on heredity, provides a scientific framework for understanding the transmission of genetic information across generations. Contrary to the view that science and religion are mutually exclusive, this research, supported by the Ministry of Religion through the scientific interpretation found in Tafsir Ilmi Kemenag, demonstrates their potential synergy. It particularly focuses on Quranic verses that align with genetic principles, such as the developmental stages of a human embryo detailed in Surahs Ar-Rahman, Al-Insan, As-Sajadah, Al-Mu'min, and Al-Hajj. These verses metaphorically describe the embryonic stages that echo modern genetic descriptions of DNA's role in human development. Our findings illustrate that the Quran anticipates certain modern scientific discoveries, offering a unique blend of scriptural interpretation and empirical science to bridge the gap between faith and rational inquiry.

This research studied the status of political promises declared by Mayor candidates of Surabaya election 2020 during their campaigns started from September 26, 2020. It was field-library research with qualitative analysis. Data were collected by observing online media that particularly reports the election's campaign activities. They were then analyzed by using Islamic theology and jurisprudence approaches combined with structural-functionalism, symbolic interactionism, and social contract theories. It found four main remarks: first, Quranic verses and Prophetic traditions as theological underpinnings have definitely guided moral standards of Islamic politics, especially how to make such political promises. Secondly, the political realism of promises is a language of transactional politics and communication practice. Thirdly, political promises could only be legitimated by fulfilling strike pre-requirements and within very urgent conditions. Finally, the legal status of political promises must be contextual and conditional.

Canada’s west coast has been a hotspot of environmental conflict, most recently in defense of climate action and natural places under threat by energy development. This study examined sense of place as a source of tension in conflicts sparked by two energy proposals. The Bute Inlet run-of-river hydroelectric project would power British Columbia’s remote Central Coast, and the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion would transport bitumen from Alberta’s oil sands to tankers for export. Surveys, interviews, and mapping were used to investigate the depth and character of participants’ sense of favorite places and places expected to be affected by the projects, with appreciation, concern, and responsibility for nature as organizing themes. We discovered a regional, nature-centric sense of place on the south coast, and a sense of place among Albertans linked to that province’s oil and gas economy and its reputation as Canada’s chief breadwinner. Ties to natural places were found to underpin environmental advocacy by tapping into deep place connections as well as place connections conveyed through network ideologies and the protests themselves. We outline for consideration key characteristics of a regional sense of place, and offer ways to mitigate place-based economy versus environment conflicts.

Qawâ`id al-tafsîr as a kind of `ulūm al-Qur’ân has a significant developments in this contemporary era. One of its supporting aspect is spirit and firmly of `ulūm al-Qur’ân s scholars’ in order to see Qur’anic meaning with linguistic approach. Qawâ`id al-tafsîr is general theories that become a standard by mufassir in order to understand the meanings of al-Qur’an and to know the way to use it. It is taken by induction from many quranic verses and exegeses of mufassir toward al-Qur’an, especially linguistic mufassir.

The Kaaba, an ancient cubic structure in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, stands as a timeless symbol of spiritual centrality, cosmic order, and human unity. More than a physical edifice, it functions as the axis mundi, a metaphysical anchor connecting heaven and earth, a focal point for the collective consciousness of 1.9 billion Muslims, and a sacred site revered across Abrahamic traditions. This study explores the Kaaba’s multidimensional significance, integrating Islamic theology, sacred geometry, neuroscience, and astrophysics to reveal its deeper spiritual, psychological, and scientific dimensions. The Kaaba’s geometric precision aligns with sacred proportions such as the golden ratio (1.618), found in natural formations, galaxies, and DNA helices, suggesting an underlying cosmic design (Livio, 2008). Neuroscientific studies demonstrate that rituals like tawaf (circumambulation of the Kaaba) induce theta brain wave activity, fostering deep meditation, emotional resilience, and neural synchronization (Newberg & Waldman, 2010). From an interfaith perspective, the Kaaba shares symbolic parallels with the Temple Mount in Judaism and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Christianity, reinforcing the universal yearning for a divine connection. n an era of fragmentation, the Kaaba emerges as a beacon of unity, bridging faith, science, and civilization itself. Its enduring legacy, both spiritual and scientific, calls for a renewed appreciation of sacred knowledge—not as an artifact of the past but as a guiding principle for global harmony, interfaith dialogue, and the rediscovery of our interconnected existence.

Tafsir Nur al-Ihsan is a book in the field of Quranic exegesis written by Syeikh Muhammad Sa’id bin Umar. The Muslim community has used this book as a reference to understand the meaning of the al-Quran. However, there is a tremendous amount of denunciation done towards the book by the community due to the lack of clear resources in translating verses of al-Quran, which has confused the community on the legality of the translation done in the book. Therefore, this study is important to reveal the reference sources used by the author of the work. This can eliminate public confusion about this work. The research design used is documentation and fieldwork using the subjective approach that employs descriptive and qualitative data. The main objective of this research is to study and detect the original resources of the writer in the Tafsir Nur al-Ihsan, and expressing how the sources are taken from the Quranic verses. The analysis of Tafsir Nur al-Ihsan used the genetic approach which Goldman publicized in studying the origin of the resources. While carrying out the research, the researcher referred to the text from Tafsir Nur al-Ihsan and Tafsir Ibn Kathir and compared both texts to detect the similarities and differences. The result of the analysis proved that Syeikh Muhammad Sa’id successfully strengthens his interpretation because the contents of the text in Tafsir Nur al-Ihsan are parallel to the references. This study suggests that thorough research be done by the next researcher on all the works referred to by Sheikh Muhammad Said when writing Tafsir Nur al-Ihsan. This is to completely remove the public's doubts about this work.

Tafsir Nur al-Ihsan is a book in the field of Quranic exegesis written by Syeikh Muhammad Sa’id bin Umar. The Muslim community has used this book as a reference to understand the meaning of the al-Quran. However, there is a tremendous amount of denunciation done towards the book by the community due to the lack of clear resources in translating verses of al-Quran, which has confused the community on the legality of the translation done in the book. Therefore, this study is important to reveal the reference sources used by the author of the work. This can eliminate public confusion about this work. The research design used is documentation and fieldwork using the subjective approach that employs descriptive and qualitative data. The main objective of this research is to study and detect the original resources of the writer in the Tafsir Nur al-Ihsan, and expressing how the sources are taken from the Quranic verses. The analysis of Tafsir Nur al-Ihsan used the genetic approach which Goldman publicized in studying the origin of the resources. While carrying out the research, the researcher referred to the text from Tafsir Nur al-Ihsan and Tafsir Al-Tha’labi and compared both texts to detect the similarities and differences. The result of the analysis proved that Syeikh Muhammad Sa’id successfully strengthens his interpretation because the contents of the text in Tafsir Nur al-Ihsan are parallel to the references. This study suggests that thorough research be done by the next researcher on all the works referred to by Sheikh Muhammad Said when writing Tafsir Nur al-Ihsan. This is to completely remove the public's doubts about this work.