نشریه کتاب و سنت
سال دوم شماره 2 (پیاپی 3، تابستان 1393)

The most noted difficulties that every translator of the Holly Quran encounters, refers to a linguistic phenomenon known as homonyms- words which are identical in appearance but display distinct meanings in regard to their application in different contexts. The term recognized as “identical” in regard to these types of assertions was, in fact, originated in the 6th century AD. (The first century by the Islamic calendar) This title signified a general meaning of the words with homonymic petition. Homonyms in the Arabic language has been taken into consideration. Secondly, the significances of these identical words in the Holy Quran, as well as, the recognition of these types of assertions in the translations of the holy text have been examined. Thirdly, the influence of these declarations in contemporary translations of the Book into Persian, are inspected in three different sections: A-Nouns B- verbs and C- letters.

By analysing the sort of contents of the book “Tafsir Al-qomi” we find that although the author tries not to lose the integrity of the text and bring together the contents in a meaningful and systematic way, but he has stopped his method in some parts of the book which causes an incoherent text and confuses the reader. Such written by the author, shows his intentional act and strengthen the suspicion that the writer is someone other than Ali ibn Ibrahim. This issue is clear in narrating from Ali ibn Ibrahim and selective action of the author, quotations, references and interfaces as well as the expression of a vision statement following interpretation of a verse and comparisons between them.

Fulfill the promises is one of the Islamic moral virtues and breach of promises counts among the vices. The holy Quran emphasizes on necessity of fulfilling the promises with the strongest phrases. Imam Ali (AS) has advised to this virtue directly and notes its advantages. Investigating the ways of spreading this value in Imam Ali’s (AS) teachings guides us to achieve Islamic society values. In this study, the meaning of fulfill the promises and its importance in the narrations of Imam Ali (AS) is studied based on the books Nahj-Al balaghah and Ghorar Al-hikam. As well the advantages of fulfilling the promises are derived of his words, such as: Safety, comfort, protection, social trust, unity, authenticity, enjoyment of good in this world and the Hereafter and link to Allah. The strategies to rich that goal in the words of Ali (AS) are: Honesty, raising the awareness of a person and the community, patience, resistance and respect for the values.

One of the important issues that needs deep thought and contemplation raised in the early verses of the holy Quran is “rebellion” the importance of which can be recognized from its priority in revelation, and the Moose’s mission to correct Faro’s rebellion and to punish all the rebels. The holy Quran has paved the way for human beings to reach bliss, edification and self-reflection by raising different aspects of this issue including its symptoms and also by offering various ways out. A feeling of independence, arrogance, too much prosperity, lack of self-reflection and edification are among different significant factors that bring about this issue introduced by the holy Quran. Seeking piety, edification and purification of the self, remembrance of the death And eschatology, the realization of God’s admittance of one’s dependence to God are different ways of curing rebellion, offered by the holy Quran as well as by the Infallibles narrations one can, no doubt , refrain from this evil trait by obeying and following them. Rebellion can cause various satanic behaviors in human community. By obeying the holy Quran, however, we can build an evil-free, religious and humanistic society.

In his brilliant and valued words expressed in the form of sermons or otherwise, Imam Ali (AS) tries to introduce himself for some reasons and in doing so, sometimes his wording is inclined toward some kind of self-praise. Some may view this wording as being vague and since in their view any kind of self-praise may be considered as unethical, so they may question these words belonging to Imam Ali (AS). This article, adopting a supportive approach to Imam Ali’s teachings, aims at expounding upon Imam Ali’s (AS) statements and removing any misconceptions about such a self-praising wording. In doing so, the author came to this understanding that Imam Ali’s (AS) self-praising words and remarks cannot be thought as being boasting, but it is seen as a way introducing himself on his unique character he enjoyed and it was in accordance with the requirements of his time and a matter of necessity. So, for the purpose of this study some of his self-praising remarks were taken into examined. They include: remembering God’s blessings, talking about historical facts, defending himself against wrongful accusations, and presenting a perfect model for people’s guidance.

The word “Shahid” mentioned in many verses of the Quran, whereas they are not in a same sense. Present days in Islamic culture “Shahid” is a person who is killed for the sake of Allah. While in the holy Quran “Shahid” has a different meaning and Martyrs are those who are “slain in the way of Allah”. Therefore, in this article various aspects of the word “Shahid” and its examples are investigated through studying the exegeses of the Quran and Quranic sciences sources using library method to bring a better understanding of the word. According to this study “Shihid” in the holy Quran is used as “present” and “witness” and all other semantic aspects are several instances of the word, not new meanings.