نشریه قرآن، فرهنگ و تمدن
سال چهارم شماره 4 (پیاپی 14، زمستان 1402)

One of the central themes garnering serious attention from Western scholars and thinkers in the realm of Islamic studies is the doctrine of messianism. Henry Corbin stands out as a highly acclaimed scholar who has placed research on the messianic doctrine at the forefront of his Islamic studies. Therefore, delving into his ideas, especially the concept of messianism, holds considerable significance. What warrants particular consideration in the Islamic thought space is the question of how far Corbin has managed to grasp the core and reality of messianic thought from the perspective of the Quran and narrations during his Islamic studies. This paper endeavors, using a descriptive-analytical approach, to examine Corbin's messianic thought and assess the alignment of his views with the teachings of the Quran and narrations. The research findings indicate that Corbin's messianic thought has positive aspects such as employing phenomenological methods in research, focusing on the emergence of Imam Mahdi (AS) as the manifest revealer of the inner dimensions of religion, considering Imam Mahdi (AS) as the manifestation of the essence of God, and challenging the illusions of fraudulent claimants. However, it also reveals negative aspects like neglecting the establishment of justice in the mission of Imam Mahdi (AS), overlooking the responsibilities of the Awaited in the realm of the mission of Imam Mahdi (AS), susceptibility to the theory of the Hurqolya in describing the time and place of Imam Mahdi's (AS) life, and over-reliance on the Khutbat al-Bayan in the discussion of the perfect human. The data collection method employed in this research is library-based.

The Quran, gradually revealed, provided continuous support and reinforcement for the spiritual and emotional well-being of the Prophet (PBUH). According to verse 120 of Surah Hud, narrating the divine stories of prophets in the Quran was a deliberate strategy to fortify the heart of the Prophet (PBUH) and believers. This research aims to explore how the story of Prophet Moses (AS) in Surah An-Naml contributed to stabilizing the heart of the Prophet (PBUH). A descriptive-analytical examination indicates that Allah took the narrative of Moses (AS) in Surah An-Naml to deliver two glad tidings to the Prophet (PBUH) and believers: the first being the support of Allah during the challenging social-economic siege of some believers in the Shi'b Abi Talib and the migration of others to Abyssinia. The second glad tiding anticipated the downfall of the false front and the triumph of truth, symbolizing that although the believers were initially few in number at the start of the Prophet's (PBUH) mission, they would soon replace the disbelievers and polytheists, gaining control over the Arabian Peninsula. This assurance of continuous victory for the believers over the disbelievers throughout history serves as an undeniable sign of the truthfulness of the divine message. The heart of the Prophet (PBUH) and his followers is thereby stabilized, ensuring spiritual strength during the course of the mission and the establishment of a global Islamic society.

Political participation is regarded as a significant subject within political science and the foundational elements of social and political well-being. It is a complex matter with major obstacles that can either impede its progress or accelerate it. This article posits the question, "What does the Quran say about the barriers to political participation and strategies for its enhancement?" The assumption underlying this inquiry is that there is a potential for conceptualizing contemporary political concepts in the Quran based on thematic interpretation. By exploring the indicators and implications, it can be broadly and specifically understood that the Quran addresses this issue under the mental, cultural, social, political, and economic axes. The primary cultural obstacle is the unfocused and unregulated expansion of the religious domain, constraining active political participation. The main solution for enhancement lies in temperate expansion, avoiding extremes, and refraining from exploiting religious jurisdiction. Aberrant conflicts pose a significant societal obstacle, generating an irregular and tumultuous atmosphere, and a crucial social solution is to focus on conflict resolution mechanisms, such as mediation by unbiased arbitrators. The primary political barrier is tyranny, especially when intertwined with religion, and the key solution is to increase political capacity and promote moderation. The primary economic obstacle is discrimination, and the most crucial economic solution is working towards political participation through economic and social justice.

The real and symbolic tale of the encounter between Prophet Moses and Prophet Khidr in verses 60 to 82 of Surah Al-Kahf presents an inner, spiritual, and ascendant journey towards perfection. Beyond its artistic aspects, the narrative has been interpreted from an Anfusi perspective, exploring various dimensions. Artistic interpreters have highlighted some of these enigmatic signs in Quranic visual art, while introspective interpreters, aligning these concepts with the inner world of humans, have unveiled its secrets beautifully. This descriptive-analytical-comparative study, employing artistic elements such as principles of imagery and artistic devices like dialogue and character portrayal, along with the utilization of Anfusi interpretation involving mystical insights from within the Quran and the interpretation of verses, aims to reveal the truths behind the meanings of this mysterious story. The findings suggest that the meanings of words in this narrative, such as Moses, Fata, the junction of the two seas, servant, ship, boy, and wall, are not merely confined to their apparent meanings. Instead, infused with vitality, movement, and color, these words resonate within hearts and minds. However, artistic interpretation elucidates reality, not imagination, as falsehood does not exist in the Quran. Anfusi interpreters consider this story as a cryptic narrative, interpreting its verses to unveil the states of the human soul and aligning them with the stages of spiritual journeying. Thus, the relationship between the outward and inward aspects of the Quran is not contradictory; rather, a strong conceptual connection exists.

Fostering a spirit of joy and hope in society, with its diverse benefits, leads people to exert efforts with multiplied energy, resulting in comprehensive progress in various fields. The question now arises: how can we create and enhance enthusiasm and hope in society? This research, using a descriptive-analytical method, examines verse 7 of Surah Ibrahim, revealing two divine traditions related to the effects of gratitude and ingratitude for blessings. The spirit of gratitude and avoidance of ingratitude are indispensable factors in creating and elevating levels of hope, happiness, enthusiasm, effort, self-esteem, and positivity. The goal of this research is to demonstrate that the divine traditions in this verse, considering their characteristics, convey a message that can significantly contribute to cultivating a general culture based on them, playing a substantial role in fostering gratitude and avoiding ingratitude, consequently spreading joy and hope in society. Following the definition of traditions and an examination of their characteristics, the existence of two traditions in verse 7 of Surah Ibrahim is established. Subsequently, the impact of each feature of these two traditions on the development of a spirit of gratitude and avoidance of ingratitude is explored. The influence of this spirit on creating joy and hope is then highlighted. Finally, inspired by the Quranic cultural approach, the general cultural process based on the message of this verse is elucidated.

The type of human life, culture, and thought has been involved in the emergence of the city and urbanization. Humans influence the city and its structure, and the city, in turn, affects humans and their behavior and thoughts. In this article, using the method of semantics, the different semantic domains of the words "bald," "medina," and "qaryah" are explored, investigating why God has used three different words to convey the concept of a city. The research findings indicate that the words "bald," "medina," and "qaryah" in the Quran are employed with different meanings, serving as a reflection of cultural variables, urbanization, and human and social irregularities in society. "Bald" is a general term referring to land, in "medina," the culture of urban living is the criterion, governed by specific laws, and "qaryah" possesses a visible and material settlement.

Antoine Berman, a contemporary French philosopher, historian, and theorist, has significantly influenced the field of translation studies due to his unique perspective on translation. He introduced his deconstructionist model through thirteen tendencies and highlighted the heterogeneous nature between translation and the source text as a system of textual distortion. This descriptive-analytical research aims to examine, critique, and evaluate seven tendencies of Berman's deconstructionist approach in the Persian translation by Elahi Qomshe'i of Surah Maryam. The findings indicate that Qomshe'i's translation includes numerous interpretative elements and parenthetical explanations, distancing itself from the original text in certain instances. Among the thirteen identified tendencies, amplification, clarification, logical reasoning, and dismantling text systems emerge as the main factors contributing to textual distortion in Qomshe'i's translation. In the areas of embellishment, quantitative and qualitative destruction, slight deviations from the source text are noticeable. Overall, these tendencies lead to both structural and semantic distortion of the source text.