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  The Concept of ʿAbd (عبد) in the Qur’an: A Re-reading 1. Introduction In contemporary religious discourse, the word ʿabd (عبد) is often narrowly understood as "to worship" or "to perform ritual acts of devotion." However, the Qur’an presents a broader and deeper meaning. The concept of ʿabd not only refers to turning towards Allah, but also to obedience and submission to Satan, ṭāghūt (tyrannical forces, idols), ancestral traditions, and humanly invented systems. Rarely do people explicitly say, “I worship Satan” or “I worship ṭāghūt.” Yet, the Qur’an emphasizes that the majority of people follow a misguided path, that true believers are a minority, and that those who affirm faith without associating partners with Allah are even fewer (Yūsuf 12:103–106). 2. The Use of ʿAbd in the Qur’an Turning solely to Allah: “Say: Indeed, I have been forbidden to worship (أعبد) those you invoke besides Allah, once clear proofs have come to me from my Lord. And I hav...

Layers of Meaning of “Mâliki Yevmi’d-Dîn” in the Quran: The Day of Authority, Recompense, and Confrontation The phrase " Mâliki Yevmi’d-Dîn " (الدِّينِ يَوْمِ مَالِكِ) in the opening surah of the Quran, Al-Fatiha, carries linguistic, theological, and ontological intensity. This phrase is usually translated as "Master of the Day of Recompense" or "Owner of the Day of Judgment." However, considering the entirety of the Quran, "Yevmu'd-Dîn" is not merely a depiction of the afterlife but a profound warning that questions the legitimacy of today's authorities, exposes the masks of pseudo-religious figures, and calls for an accounting . 1. The Origin and Scope of the Concept of "Dīn" The Arabic word " dīn " (دين) originates from the root meaning " to obey, to submit, to recompense ." From the same root, "deyn" means debt, "madīnah" means a city subject to authority, and "mudīn" means ...