Conceptual Construction in the Qur’an Around Salāt
Conceptual Construction in the Qur’an Around Salāt : Qiyām, Rukūʿ, Sujūd, Iʿtikāf, Ṭawāf, and Takbīr When the conceptual map of the Qur’an is examined, it becomes apparent that every term possesses a profound root system that extends far beyond its surface-level ritual meaning, connecting existence, humanity, and society. One of the greatest ruptures in the history of religious thought lies hidden in a sociological reality: “The death of religions begins with the birth of rituals.” Concepts that were originally revealed as revolutionary instruments of tawḥīd (Divine Unity) and consciousness-building were gradually reduced to formalistic practices through political, juridical, and traditional processes. As a result, the ethical and social essence of religion became obscured behind symbols. In this context, the Qur’anic concepts of Salāt, Qiyām, Rukūʿ, Sujūd, Iʿtikāf, Ṭawāf, and Takbīr are not merely ritual acts or bodily movements. Rather, they represent a moral and action-orien...