Research Article

Islam and the Perennial Significance of Time: Exploring its Role in Human Existence and Cultural Perspectives

Number: 43 June 30, 2024
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Islam and the Perennial Significance of Time: Exploring its Role in Human Existence and Cultural Perspectives

Abstract

Time, a universal concept deeply intertwined with human existence, has been the subject of contemplation and exploration in various belief systems and cultures. However, the relativity of time leads to difficulties in making a comprehensive definition of time. Each civilization has developed its own unique way of defining and using time. This article emphasizes the quest to examine and understand the fundamental role of time in human life, which has shaped human experience even before its birth. Human beings want to know and define the time in which they live. Since ancient times, people have analyzed the planets, stars and celestial bodies created by Allah in an orderly manner to determine the time and obtained various data as a result of their movements. According to these data, they have determined the time, its position and directions on Earth and organized their lives. Each society has its own historical trajectory and temporal perception. Due to this difference, societies have created different definitions of time in accordance with their own culture, civilization and perceptions. This difference has caused problems for societies to create a common perception of time and as a result, standardized time measurement tools have been created. People have developed various units such as year, month, week, day, hour, minute and second to facilitate their daily lives. Islam, in particular, attaches special importance to the value of time, as reflected in many verses and hadiths. The development of time units and calendars by civilizations throughout history further exemplifies the human need for a common temporal framework. In this context, Muslims have also used the Hijri calendar to fulfil their specific temporal requirements. They organized their worship times and daily affairs according to the Hijri calendar. This article sheds light on the multifaceted nature of time from an Islamic time perspective and its significance in different cultural and social contexts.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

History of Islam

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 30, 2024

Submission Date

April 3, 2024

Acceptance Date

June 28, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Number: 43

APA
Gökalp, H., & Baş, D. (2024). Islam and the Perennial Significance of Time: Exploring its Role in Human Existence and Cultural Perspectives. İSTEM, 43, 357-380. https://doi.org/10.31591/istem.1464271
AMA
1.Gökalp H, Baş D. Islam and the Perennial Significance of Time: Exploring its Role in Human Existence and Cultural Perspectives. İSTEM. 2024;(43):357-380. doi:10.31591/istem.1464271
Chicago
Gökalp, Hüseyin, and Davut Baş. 2024. “Islam and the Perennial Significance of Time: Exploring Its Role in Human Existence and Cultural Perspectives”. İSTEM, nos. 43: 357-80. https://doi.org/10.31591/istem.1464271.
EndNote
Gökalp H, Baş D (June 1, 2024) Islam and the Perennial Significance of Time: Exploring its Role in Human Existence and Cultural Perspectives. İSTEM 43 357–380.
IEEE
[1]H. Gökalp and D. Baş, “Islam and the Perennial Significance of Time: Exploring its Role in Human Existence and Cultural Perspectives”, İSTEM, no. 43, pp. 357–380, June 2024, doi: 10.31591/istem.1464271.
ISNAD
Gökalp, Hüseyin - Baş, Davut. “Islam and the Perennial Significance of Time: Exploring Its Role in Human Existence and Cultural Perspectives”. İSTEM. 43 (June 1, 2024): 357-380. https://doi.org/10.31591/istem.1464271.
JAMA
1.Gökalp H, Baş D. Islam and the Perennial Significance of Time: Exploring its Role in Human Existence and Cultural Perspectives. İSTEM. 2024;:357–380.
MLA
Gökalp, Hüseyin, and Davut Baş. “Islam and the Perennial Significance of Time: Exploring Its Role in Human Existence and Cultural Perspectives”. İSTEM, no. 43, June 2024, pp. 357-80, doi:10.31591/istem.1464271.
Vancouver
1.Hüseyin Gökalp, Davut Baş. Islam and the Perennial Significance of Time: Exploring its Role in Human Existence and Cultural Perspectives. İSTEM. 2024 Jun. 1;(43):357-80. doi:10.31591/istem.1464271