Quran, Culture And Civilization

Quran, Culture And Civilization

Reviewing the Interaction of Prophets and Aristocracy in the Quran (A Case Study of the Hostility of "Mala" towards the Call of Prophet Moses (PBUH))

Authors
ali ghasemabadi 1
mehdi davari 2
sakineh akhoond 2
1 Doctoral student of natural interpretation of the Holy Quran University of Sciences and Education
2 Assistant Professor of the Department of Quranic and Hadith Sciences of the Holy Quranic Sciences and Education University
10.22034/jksl.2023.388319.1191
Abstract
The Quran is the primary source of Islamic faith, providing extensive guidance for its followers in personal and social realms. Acknowledging the existence of diverse social classes, the Quran addresses or admonishes various groups in certain verses. The aristocracy is one of the significant social classes in any society, as its behavior can have both positive and negative impacts. The Quran mentions the term "Mala" 28 times, highlighting it as one of the key concepts of aristocracy. This research aims to employ a descriptive approach, utilizing library research and lexical analysis of the term "Mala." It seeks to understand how the Quran narrates the interaction of this group with the prophets' call and how Quranic scholars have interpreted this narrative throughout history. Findings highlight the influential role of Raghib Isfahani in promoting the commonly understood meaning of the term "Mala" among commentators and other lexicographers. Furthermore, by examining Quranic verses, one can gain insights into the social status of this group, their behavioral characteristics, and the attributes attributed to them in the Quran.

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Reviewing the Interaction of Prophets and Aristocracy in the Quran (A Case Study of the Hostility of Mala towards the Call of Prophet Moses (PBUH))
Keywords
Quran
Prophet Moses (PBUH)
Mala (Aristocracy)
Aristocracy

Subjects

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Quran, Culture And Civilization
Volume 4, Issue 3 - Serial Number 13
13
Autumn 2023
Pages 32-55

  • Receive Date 30 April 2023
  • Revise Date 11 September 2023
  • Accept Date 19 September 2023
  • Publish Date 22 November 2023