KURANDAN DERSLER ÇIKARMAK 🌐

✒️ A Reflective Inquiry into the Language of Revelation and the Nature of the Sacred Introduction: Language, Revelation, and Fundamental Questions The fact that the Qur’an was revealed in Arabic raises significant questions on both historical and conceptual levels: Why Arabic? Does this imply a deficiency in other languages? Does it limit the Qur’an’s universal message? A central issue in these discussions is the following: Is the Qur’an a sacred book? And if so, is its sacredness located in its words, its meaning, or its transformative impact? This study explores: The meaning of the Qur’an’s Arabic nature, The relationship between the language of revelation and universality, And a rethinking of the concept of “sacred” in the context of the Qur’an. 1. The Qur’an in Arabic: Divine Necessity or Linguistic Choice? The Qur’an states in many verses that it is an Arabic book: “Indeed, We have sent it down as an Arabic Qur’an so that you may understand.” (Yu...

Wild Donkeys Fleeing from Truth: On One of the Qur’an’s Striking Metaphors 🦓 Introduction The Qur’an employs profoundly vivid and often surprising metaphors to describe the mental and spiritual states of human beings. One of these appears in Surah Al-Muddathir, verses 49–51: “So what is [the matter] with them that they turn away from admonition? As if they were startled wild donkeys, Fleeing from a lion…” (Al-Muddathir 74:49–51) At first glance, this metaphor may seem odd, even humorous. Yet, a closer look reveals layers of psychological, sociological, and philosophical insight embedded within this warning. 1. 🐴 Who Are the Wild Donkeys? The ḥimār waḥshī —wild donkeys of the Arabian deserts—are untamed creatures, unaccustomed to human contact, easily startled, and prone to sudden flight at the slightest sound. The Qur’an’s choice of this animal is no coincidence; it draws attention to a deep spiritual reflex: An undisciplined soul is like a wild donkey. A mind unacc...

Creation, Prostration, and Prophethood in the Qur’an: A Critical Analysis of Jinn, Angels, Humans, and Iblis 🔷 Introduction: Narrative or Reality? The Qur’an’s creation accounts are not mere reports of events; they are multi-layered examples of metaphorical language addressing humanity’s search for meaning. Concepts such as jinn, angels, humans ( bashar , insan ), and Iblis do not only represent classes of beings but also symbolize the forces, tendencies, and inner conflicts within the human psyche. In this context, the Qur’anic scenes are not simply informative but serve as moral awakenings and directional narratives. Some interpreters read these accounts as differences of physical species and genealogical lineages, proposing that bashar (man) refers to a separate species distinct from insan (human) and that prophethood is exclusive to this bashar lineage. However, the holistic reasoning of the Qur’an does not support such a division. Moreover, the dialogues in the creation an...

🧠 THE MAGIC OF MODERN TIMES: PERCEPTION, IMAGE, MEDIA 🔍 Magic ≠ Supernatural Power ✨ Magic = The Art of Shaping Perception In the Qur’an, magic refers to making people see what is not there, deceiving minds, and distorting reality. Today, the tools are more technological, but their function remains the same: 🧰 Tools of Modern Magic: 🎥 Television & Cinema → Reality and fiction intertwined. Perception management! 📱 Social Media → Filtered lives, fake happiness, the illusion of appearances. 📰 News Language & Propaganda → What is shown becomes “reality.” 🔠 Labeling & Word Games → “Fundamentalist,” “anti-vaxxer,” “terrorist”... the magic of labels. 🎮 Virtual Reality & Metaverse → Digital colonization of perception. 🎭 Deepfakes → Lies disguised as truth. Visual sorcery. 💰 Financial Magic → Hypnosis through consumption! Needs replaced by imposed desires. 📖 “The magicians bewitched people’s eyes and struck them with awe…” (Al-A‘rāf 7:116) ➡️ The same to...

Time in the Qur’an and the Single Moment 🌀 Time Travel and the Eternal Now in the Qur’an Where Time Collapses: The Timeless Dimension of Truth The Qur’an does not treat time merely as a chronological flow but as a reality deeply intertwined with human consciousness. While we live time by “counting” it, the events in the Qur’an are often conveyed as instantaneous, timeless, and direct interventions. This leads us to conclude that the Qur’anic perception of time stands far beyond modern conceptions. 🧭 1. Allah Does Not Count Time, We Do One of the verses revealing the relative nature of time is: “Indeed, a day with your Lord is like a thousand years of what you count.” (Hajj 47) “The angels and the Spirit ascend to Him in a Day the measure of which is fifty thousand years.” (Maʿārij 4) The phrase “of what you count” is striking: time is something we measure. Concepts such as day, year, and hour hold no meaning for Allah. This is not merely a theological claim but a m...

💰 RIBA: THE TYRANNY OF INFLATED VALUE IN THE QUR’AN 1️⃣ WHAT IS RIBA? ONLY INTEREST? In the Qur’an, riba is not limited to bank interest. It means unearned increase, inflation, or unnatural growth. The Arabic root ر ب و (r-b-w) means “to swell, to rise.” 📖 Example: “When you look at the earth, you see it lifeless; then, when We send down water upon it, it stirs, swells ( rabat ), and produces every kind of beautiful growth.” (Hajj 22:5) Even soil, when it swells, produces life only if it is full within. Riba seems inflated but lacks real productivity. Thus the Qur’an says: “Allah destroys riba but increases charity.” (Baqarah 2:276) 🌪️ Riba is a hollow growth—destined for destruction by God. 2️⃣ APPARENTLY TRADE, ACTUALLY OPPRESSION “They say, ‘Trade is like riba.’ But Allah has permitted trade and forbidden riba.” (Baqarah 2:275) According to the Qur’an, riba masquerades as legitimate trade but is actually: Unearned profit Unjust increase One-sided exploitat...

 🐏 Qurbani:  Gratitude for Production, Purification of Society, Orientation to the Sacred House Qurbani: Gratitude for Production, Purification of Society, Orientation to the Sacred House The Abrahamic call that begins with the construction of the Kaaba is not merely architectural—it is a comprehensive system of social consciousness, orientation, and production. One of the deepest manifestations of this system is hedy —the dedicated sacrificial offering. In the Qur’an, qurbani (sacrifice) is not treated merely as a ritual, but as a nusuk —a meaningful act of devotion that spiritualizes human production and purifies social behavior. 1. The Relationship Between Production and Sacrifice: Dedicating Gain to God Humans produce: they raise livestock, till the land, labor and invest effort. The Qur’anic concept of hedy represents offering a portion of that production toward the Sacred House with a consciousness of gratitude. “Neither their meat nor their blood reaches Alla...

🕋 Rites After the Kaaba:  The Menāsik After Abraham built the Kaaba, he made the following supplication: “Our Lord! Make us submissive to You, and from our descendants, a nation submissive to You. Show us our ways of worship ( menāsikanā ), and accept our repentance. Truly, You are the Accepting of Repentance, the Merciful.” (Surah al-Baqarah 2:128) 1. What Does Menāsik/Nusuk Mean? The word menāsik is the plural of nusuk , derived from the root n-s-k . In the Qur’an, it refers not only to ritual sacrifice or pilgrimage rites but broadly encompasses: Systems of worship Ritual purification Means of drawing near to God A disciplined framework of servitude “I have turned my face sincerely toward Allah… and I am not of the polytheists. Indeed, my prayer ( salāt ), my rites ( nusuk ), my life and my death are all for Allah, Lord of the Worlds.” (Surah al-An‘ām 6:162–163) Here, nusuk is mentioned alongside salāt , showing that it refers not only to rituals ...

🕋 🔧 Safa, Marwa and Bayt    The Construction of Abraham: A Qur'an-Centered Symbolic Reading on the House, Safa, Marwa, and Fire 1. The Center: Abraham and the House In the Qur’an, Abraham is the pioneering consciousness who constructs “the first house established for humankind” (Āl ʿImrān 3:96). This House : Offers safety and security (Baqarah 2:125) Functions as a refuge Represents orientation (qibla) Becomes the center of a society living with the awareness of Divine Unity (tawḥīd) 2. Geography: The House Below; Safa and Marwa Elevated The Kaaba is situated at the lowest point of the valley—central, yet humble and sheltering. Safa and Marwa are natural stone hills in the surrounding area—high, firm, and serving metaphorically as bridges between earth and sky. 3. Construction Materials: Foundation from Safa, Fire from Marwa Safa, with its meanings of “clarity” and “solid ground,” becomes the foundation of the Kaaba: Abraham begins with purification...

  The relationship between the Qur’an and the Sunnah has been examined throughout Islamic thought in various dimensions. However, in the modern era, this relationship has had to be reevaluated, particularly in an epistemological context. While traditional understanding positioned the Sunnah as an equal source of authority alongside the Qur’an, contemporary critiques emphasize that the Qur’an, as the essential source of religion, must be central. This study aims to define the boundaries of the concepts of Sunnah and Hadith based on an approach where the Qur’an is the primary determinant. 1. The Central Position of the Qur’an and the Context of the Sunnah The primary source of Islamic belief is undoubtedly the Qur’an, which has been divinely protected from corruption (Surah Al-Hijr 15:9). Therefore, any religious ruling or theological principle must first and foremost be grounded in the clear and definitive statements of the Qur’an. The Sunnah refers to the practices of the Proph...

  THE GLORIFICATION BY CREATION Brief Meaning of Tasbih The word Tasbih (تسبيح) derives from the Arabic root sa-ba-ha (س-ب-ح), which means to swim , to move swiftly , or to distance oneself . In the Qur’an, this word is used to describe the motion of celestial bodies in their orbits: “Each swims along in an orbit.” (Surah Al-Anbiya 21:33; Surah Ya-Sin 36:40) These meanings suggest that glorifying Allah ( tasbih ) is a constant and unwavering act of movement and alignment. 🌍 Beings That Perform Tasbih in the Qur’an The Qur’an states that everything in the heavens and the earth glorifies Allah . For example: “Whatever is in the heavens and on the earth glorifies Allah.” (Surah Al-Hadid 57:1; Surah Al-Hashr 59:1; Surah As-Saff 61:1) Although the verb is in the past tense in Arabic, it actually conveys a continuous and ongoing act of glorification. 🌠 Glorification and Obedience of Creation In Surah Fussilat , it is described how Allah said to the heavens and the e...

 👂 THE RELIGION WE INHERITED FROM OUR ANCESTORS The Religion of the Ancestors and the Universal Warning in the Qur’an The Qur’an examines humanity’s reactions to divine revelation through the examples of various prophets throughout history. These reactions generally fall into two categories: submission to revelation and adherence to the religion of one’s ancestors. The positive response is encapsulated in the statement, “We hear and we obey.” (Al-Baqarah 2:285). The negative response, on the other hand, manifests as denial, mockery, and rejection. However, the Qur’an highlights that a common underlying cause of such negative responses is blind adherence to ancestral beliefs. According to the Qur’an, many communities resisted the prophets’ messages by appealing to the religion of their forefathers: People of Noah (as): “We have never heard of this among our forefathers.” (Al-Mu’minun 23:24) People of Hud (as): “Shall we abandon what our forefathers worshiped?” (Al-A'ra...