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✒️ THEFT 2️⃣ – Punishment Within the Abrahamic Tradition The Ruling in Surah Yusuf and Alternative Approaches to Justice in the Qur’an The issue of theft in the Qur’an is not addressed solely in Surah al-Ma’idah (5:38) . A significant episode appears in Surah Yusuf (12:70–76) , where the crime of theft and its punishment are framed within Abrahamic custom —reflecting the moral and customary legal context of that time. 📖 Relevant Verses (Yusuf 12:70–76) Brief Summary: Prophet Yusuf (Joseph) devises a plan to keep his brother Benjamin with him by placing a royal cup in Benjamin’s saddlebag. Then, his men proclaim: “O people of the caravan! You are thieves!” The brothers deny the accusation and proclaim their innocence. Yusuf’s men ask: “What is the punishment for theft according to your law?” The brothers respond: “The thief shall be held back (as a slave or servant).” The cup is then found in Benjamin’s bag, and this penalty is carried out. The Qur’an says: “So he began t...

A Holistic Analysis of Surah Al-Mu’minun and the Verse “We Created Seven Paths Above You” Introduction Surah Al-Mu’minun, verse 23:17, profoundly expresses the Qur’an’s understanding of creation in both its cosmic and human dimensions. The phrase, “And indeed, We created above you seven paths” , stands out as a unique metaphor alluding to the multi-layered structure of the universe and the inner process of human creation. This article examines the context of the verse and, considering the Qur’an’s overall perspective on creation, explores the concept of “seven paths” on both physical and spiritual planes, relating it to the human existence journey. 1. The Theme of Creation in Surah Al-Mu’minun and the Context of the Verse Verses 12–16 of the surah detail the stages of human creation: Beginning with nutfa (a drop of sperm), Followed by alaqah (a clinging clot), Then mudghah (a chewed-like lump of flesh), The formation of bones and their covering with flesh, And fin...