Quran, Culture And Civilization

Quran, Culture And Civilization

The Cultural Impact Emphasizing Divine Traditions in Verse 7 of Surah Ibrahim on Promoting Joy and Hope in Society

Authors
Fatemeh Khashei 1
Mahdi Habibollahi 2
Mohammad Reza Shamshiri 3
1 PhD student in Quran and Hadith Sciences, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran.
2 Assistant Professor, English Language Department, Baqir Al-Ulum University
3 Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy and Islamic Theology, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran.
10.22034/jksl.2023.390581.1211
Abstract
Fostering a spirit of joy and hope in society, with its diverse benefits, leads people to exert efforts with multiplied energy, resulting in comprehensive progress in various fields. The question now arises: how can we create and enhance enthusiasm and hope in society? This research, using a descriptive-analytical method, examines verse 7 of Surah Ibrahim, revealing two divine traditions related to the effects of gratitude and ingratitude for blessings. The spirit of gratitude and avoidance of ingratitude are indispensable factors in creating and elevating levels of hope, happiness, enthusiasm, effort, self-esteem, and positivity. The goal of this research is to demonstrate that the divine traditions in this verse, considering their characteristics, convey a message that can significantly contribute to cultivating a general culture based on them, playing a substantial role in fostering gratitude and avoiding ingratitude, consequently spreading joy and hope in society. Following the definition of traditions and an examination of their characteristics, the existence of two traditions in verse 7 of Surah Ibrahim is established. Subsequently, the impact of each feature of these two traditions on the development of a spirit of gratitude and avoidance of ingratitude is explored. The influence of this spirit on creating joy and hope is then highlighted. Finally, inspired by the Quranic cultural approach, the general cultural process based on the message of this verse is elucidated.

Graphical Abstract

The Cultural Impact Emphasizing Divine Traditions in Verse 7 of Surah Ibrahim on Promoting Joy and Hope in Society
Keywords
Divine Traditions
Cultural Impact
Joy
Gratitude
Ingratitude for Blessings

Subjects

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Quran, Culture And Civilization
Volume 4, Issue 4 - Serial Number 14
Winter 2024
Pages 111-133

  • Receive Date 28 May 2023
  • Revise Date 12 November 2023
  • Accept Date 25 November 2023
  • Publish Date 21 January 2024