THE CONCEPT OF SUPPLICATION IN THE HOLY QUR’AN: A TERMINOLOGICAL AND CONTEXTUAL STUDY
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https://doi.org/10.52747/aqujssis.4.01.316Keywords:
Supplication, Terminology, Concept, Qur’anic ContextAbstract
This research explores the term taḍarruʻ (supplication) within the Holy Qur’an, applying a detailed terminological methodology to fully induce the content and implications of this term, supported by lexicographic, textual, and conceptual studies within the defined scope of this research. The goal is to delineate the nuances of this Qur’anic term accurately. Structured into an introduction and two main sections, the study uncovers that the notion of taḍarruʻ in the Qur’an is deeply rooted in its linguistic origins, which convey meanings of gentleness and vulnerability, alongside associations of closeness, acquisition, and possession. Despite the limited scope of its usage and the forms of its derivatives, the term taḍarruʻ commands significant importance and prestige, underscoring its pivotal role in the Qur’anic terminological framework. This is particularly evident from its exclusive presence in the Meccan surahs, depicted through various sophisticated styles that vary with the context. The verses articulate a distinctive concept of taḍarruʻ, primarily linked to expressions of humility and submissiveness, the devotional posture of the faculties towards the Divine, and the pursuit of the Creator’s grace and deliverance, culminating in obedience and closeness to God. The paper concludes by offering a precise definition of the Qur’anic term taḍarruʻ.
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