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Conceptual Construction in the Qur’an Around Salāt

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  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...

The Way and Direction of Help in the Quran

“Seek Help Through Patience and Prayer”: The Path and Direction of Help in the Quran In the Quran, a person's asking for help from Allah is not merely an expression of need at a given moment; it is also defined as a state of consciousness , a moral stance , and an existential position . How and by what means help should be sought is particularly clarified by the following verse: "And seek help through patience and prayer ; and indeed, it is difficult except for the humbly submissive [to Allah]." (Bakara 2:45) This verse links the Quran's understanding of help to two fundamental concepts: patience (sabır) and prayer (salat) . When both concepts are understood beyond their ordinary meanings, it becomes clear that this verse offers not just consolation but a recipe for salvation . 1. SABR (صبر): Resilience, Continuity, and Conscious Waiting 1.1. What is Sabr? The word " sabr ," derived from the Arabic root ṣ-b-r (ص-ب-ر) , means to hold fast, resist, restrain ...