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The interpretation of "Estefaf" (modesty, chastity)
and how to achieve it, focusing on verse 33 of Surah Noor
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Mohammadhadi Mansori *   |
| Assistant Professor of the Department of Quran and Hadith Studies, University of Islamic Studies, Qom, Iran. , mmh.f110@yahoo.com |
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Abstract: (185 Views) |
| Holy Qur'an has presented two methods of "marriage and chastity" for the correct interaction with the sexual instinct. According to the Qur'an, the only correct way to satisfy the sexual instinct is marriage, but those who do not have access to it, have been ordered to "have chastity." The following article is a descriptive-analytical attempt to reveal identity, quality and multiplicity of chastity and how to achieve it in the light of the verses of the Qur'an with emphasis on the 33rd verse of Surah Noor. From the findings of the research, it can be known that chastity is the desire for the appearance of a state for the soul (self) that prevents the inappropriate occurrence of sexual lust and with it the spirit of chastity reigns (rules). In the interpretations, the existence of two viewpoints about the idiomatic meaning of "Este'fäf (chastity) has caused a different opinions in discovering the divine meaning of it; Therefore, some consider the order to it as a general order and some consider it as special one. Based on the results of the research, Este'fäf (chastity) is opposite (infront) of "marrying off" (here) and is specific to those who are not provided with any of the types of permanent or temporary marriage, and its interpretation as temporary marriage fits with the generality of the meaning of chastity, but it does not agree with the context of the verse. Strategy of having chastity in cognitive dimensions, is to accept the correct worldview and to pay attention to human dignity; and based on that,(real) following of the Qur'anic exemples of virtues of chastity could be done (and shined) . Also, a control solution from the verses of the Holy Quran, is obtained and it includes four areas: thought, visitation, listening and communication |
Article number: 1 |
| Keywords: Verse33of Surah Noor, sexual instinct, modesty, chastity, personal solutions of chastity. |
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Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
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Received: 2023/10/22 | Accepted: 2024/06/1 | Published: 2024/10/30
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