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قدمة من المصطلحات القرآنية التي تكررت في مواضع عديدة من القرآن الكريم مصطلح “أولو الألباب“. وغالبًا ما يُترجم هذا التعبير إلى “أصحاب العقول” أو “ذوو العقول السليمة”. ورغم أن هذا المعنى صحيح من الناحية اللغوية، فإن استقراء الآيات التي ورد فيها المصطلح يكشف أن القرآن يقصد معنى أوسع وأعمق من …

Introduction Among the Qur’anic expressions that deserve careful examination is the term Ulū al-Albāb (People of Understanding). It is often translated as “people of understanding,” “those endowed with intellect,” or “people of sound reason.” While these translations capture part of the linguistic meaning, a comprehensive study of all the relevant …

When the Ummah is struck by calamity, hearts naturally turn toward difficult questions: Why did this happen? Why did Allah allow it? What does it mean? What is He teaching us? And what are we required to do now? The Qur’an does not always reveal the specific wisdom behind a …

Every believer lives with hope in the promises of Allah. We hope for victory in times of defeat. We hope for strength in times of weakness. We hope for provision in times of need. We hope for guidance in times of confusion. We hope for relief in times of hardship. …

The story of Adam and Iblis is often read as a story about obedience and disobedience. Yet perhaps it is something much deeper. Perhaps it is a story about the difference between knowing what something is made from and understanding what it is made for. The Qur’an tells us that …

Introduction Worship (ʿibādah) is often understood as the performance of religious rituals such as prayer, fasting, charity, and pilgrimage. While these practices are indispensable components of Islam, the Qur’an presents a much broader understanding of worship. Worship is not confined to sacred times and sacred places; it is the very …

Introduction The dominant assumption among modern readers is that the Qur’anic terms qaryah (village) and madinah (city) refer to geographical realities. A village is simply a small settlement, while a city is a large urban center. Yet a careful reading of the Qur’an suggests that these terms may carry a much deeper …

The Qur’an presents reality through a profound distinction: أَلَا لَهُ الْخَلْقُ وَالْأَمْرُ “Surely, to Him belong creation and command.” (7:54) This verse identifies two fundamental dimensions of existence: عالم الخلق: the world of creation, where things are brought into being and given physical existence. عالم الأمر: the world of command, …

For some time now, I have made it a habit to arrive at the mosque about thirty minutes before the Friday khutbah. I do so deliberately. While the khutbah is an important part of Jumu’ah, it is essentially a monologue. I wanted to create an opportunity for dialogue. Those minutes …