The incident recounted in the 27th to 31st verses of Surah al-Ma'idah is known as the story of Abel and Cain. In Islamic sources, Abel and Cain are often accepted as Adam's own children. According to the story, a disagreement arose between Abel and Cain, and Adam ordered each to offer a sacrifice to Allah to determine which one was right in the dispute. Because it was Abel's sacrifice which was accepted, Cain got furious and told his brother that he would kill him. During the quarrel, Abel acted prudently and did not get angry. He said that he feared Allah, and therefore, he would never attempt to kill his brother, and that anyone who attempted it would end up in fire. As understood from Abel's words, he believed in Allah and the Hereafter, and this belief was influential in his prudent behaviour. There are verses in the Qurʾān that emphasize the virtues a person can have, thanks to believing in Allah and the Hereafter. On the other hand, Cain was deceived by his nafs, failed to hold his temper and murdered his brother. Although "anger" is considered as a human emotion from the Islamic perspective, it is commonly thought that it could be controlled. The Qurʾān and hadīths emphasize the harms of fierce anger and note that forgiveness is more virtuous than punishment, except for anger against those who are openly violating Allah's orders.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Subjects | Religious Studies |
Journal Section | Research Article |
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Publication Date | March 15, 2022 |
Submission Date | June 1, 2021 |
Published in Issue | Year 2022 Volume: 58 Issue: 1 |
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