al-Tamassuk bil-Quran al-Karim wa Atharuhu fi Hayat al-Muslimin
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al-Tamassuk bil-Qur'an al-Karim wa Atharuhu fi Hayat al-Muslimin (Adherence to the Holy Quran and Its Impact on the Life of Muslims) is a contemporary treatise on Quranic studies and Islamic ethics by Abd Allah ibn Umar al-Shinqiti, presented in 1421 AH (2000 CE) at the College of the Holy Quran at the Islamic University of Madinah .
Background and Purpose
The work was prepared as a research contribution to the Symposium on the Care of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the Holy Quran and Its Sciences, organized to highlight efforts in promoting Quranic studies, including the establishment of the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Quran . The treatise aims to urge Muslims to return to the Quran, uphold its governance across their affairs, and explain the tangible benefits of living by its precepts .
Structure and Content
The treatise comprises an introduction, three main thematic chapters (mabahith), and a conclusion :
- Introduction: Addresses the estrangement of Muslims from the Quran over time, the necessity of returning to its guidance, and the role of institutional initiatives in printing, translating, and distributing the scripture .
- Chapter One: Defines the Quran and presents proofs of its virtue, arranged into two subsections :
- Definition of the Holy Quran: Defines it as the uncreated speech of God revealed to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ via Gabriel, inimitable even in its shortest chapter, recited as worship in letter and meaning, opening with Surah al-Fatihah and concluding with Surah al-Nas .
- Virtues of the Quran: Cites textual evidences from the Quran and prophetic traditions regarding general merits and specific passages .
- Chapter Two: Examines adherence to the Quran and its practical manifestations, such as internalizing Islamic monotheism (tawhid), following the Prophet ﷺ, studying and teaching the text, preserving its orthography (rasm), and consulting exegetical works (tafsir) for proper contemplation and implementation .
- Chapter Three: Analyzes the impacts of adhering to the Quran, organized across three subsections :
- The general impact: Explores the attainment of well-being in this world and the afterlife through God-fearing piety (taqwa) .
- Historical manifestations: Reviews the moral elevation, societal cohesion, and justice established in the past when the Muslim community implemented Quranic directives .
- Contemporary observations: Reflects on the present condition of the Muslim nation and the enduring presence of those who adhere to Quranic guidance despite widespread neglect .
- Conclusion: Closes with brief prayers for guidance and steadfastness .
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