RELIGION DAY "Layers of Meaning"
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 ...