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✒️ The Concept of "Bashar" in the Qur’an: From a Flesh-Bearing Being to a Consciousness that Receives Revelation 1. Introduction One of the terms the Qur’an uses to describe human beings is “bashar” . This term refers not merely to a creature of flesh and bone, but to a being grounded in the earth on one hand, and capable of receiving divine revelation on the other. While emphasizing the physical and biological aspects of the human, it simultaneously implies the divine responsibility and transformative potential placed upon this material foundation. 2. Bashar: Word and Root Meaning The word “bashar” (بَشَر) in Arabic signifies “the outer surface of something, upper skin, visible part,” especially denoting “hairless skin, fair complexion, beauty.” 🔹 “بَشَر” conveys the idea of something being exposed or made visible. 🔹 The verb “بَشَرَ” means “to peel, to strip the outer layer, to expose.” 🔹 “بَشِير (bashīr)” : One with a beautiful face, bearer of good new...

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...

The Guests of Prophets Abraham and Lot A Conceptual and Reflective Reading from the Qur’anic Perspective The Qur’an does not present the stories of prophets merely as a chain of historical events. Rather, these narratives are multi-layered, didactic texts designed to support human intellectual and moral development, shed light on social responsibilities, and convey the workings of the divine system through symbols. In this context, the narrative of the “guests” who visited Prophets Abraham and Lot, while on the surface appearing as a simple scene of hospitality, in depth reveals: The way revelation unfolds, Levels of human consciousness, The balance between divine mercy and justice, And how natural laws are interwoven with the process of revelation. 🔹️🔸️🔹️ Why was the revelatory knowledge not given directly to Abraham and Lot without the mediation of messengers? The Forms of Revelation and the Role of Messengers: The Case of Abraham and Lot 👉 Read more on this ...