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Re-evaluation of Interpretive Aspects of the Exception Pertaining to Abraham in Verse 4 of Surah Al-Mumtahanah
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Hamideh Lohrasbi Dashtaki1   , Mohammad Mahdi Ajilian Mafogh *2 |
1- Doctoral student in Quran and Hadith Sciences, Faculty of Theology and Islamic Studies, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
2- Assistant Professor of Quran and Jurisprudence Department, Shiraz University, Shiraz. Iran , majilian@shirazu.ac.ir |
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Abstract: (221 Views) |
Islamic scholars have mentioned about the Qur'anic phrase “except the saying of Abraham to his father, 'I will surely seek forgiveness for you'” in verse 4 of Surah Al-Mumtahina three aspects: (1) that exceptional article “Ella” therein is a connected one and what is excepted is exemplarity of Abraham; (2) that “Ella” here is an interrupted exception, and what is excepted is detesting (of Abraham from…); and (3) that “Ella” is like previous one (interrupted one) but the phrase is parenthetical and excepted one , which refers to the time of detesting. This research uses the analytical-critical method, by examining and criticizing all three aspects, favors the third aspect finally. According to result of this research, Abraham’s behavior toward his uncle Azar has two stages: the stage before knowing surely that he (his uncle) is disbeliever. And the second one, after knowing assuredly that he is disbeliever, which disassociating of Abraham from his is in the second stage, and be deduced from "When they said to their people, Indeed, we disassociate from you and whatever you worship other than Allah." Conversely, in first stage, seeking forgiveness for disbeliever is not only permitted but is as a duty, as he still retained his uncle's guidance and return from disbelief, as Abraham when has hope for his uncle to be guided promised him to seek forgiveness for him. The exception in the Surah Al-Mumtahina also refers to this time. According to that the verse is unconditional, others can also seek forgiveness for disbelievers whom hope that be guided, whether their family or non-family. According to this, Abraham is a sample and can be followed by all human being in all aspects. |
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| Keywords: Surah Al-Mumtahina verse 4, exceptional clause in verse 4, Abraham as an exemplar, seeking forgiveness from Abraham, Abraham’s detest from. |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2023/09/21 | Accepted: 2024/06/1 | Published: 2024/12/1
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