The Qur'an, Interpretation And The Ma~ter Of Gender
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The Qur'an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) by Allah
through Gabriel such us the former revelations to other prophets and
handed down to us without a change. The main goal of all revelations
is to help people on the earth to comprehend the unity of Gad, the
real meaning and aim of the life, and to guide them to the true way of
life and religion. According to the Qur'an, there is a close connection
between the verses of the Qur'an and the creation and scientific facts.
The verses and facts are both called ayah/ayat (sign/signs) in the
Qur'an; Allah dra'fS attention of humankind to His signs, invites them
to think deeply on tbem to reach -the true guidance; to be aware of
the limitless power and knowledge behind the verses of the Qur'an,
the creation, scientific facts and miraefes of the prophets.
Even though the Qur'an is the word of Allah, its understanding, inter'-
pretation and commentary is made by human beings. That is why,
there are same factors that lead to subjectivity in understand ing and·
interpreting the text of the Qur'an; that is, the Qur'an .and its interpretations
are not the same things and their levels are different. For example,
we can .. firid many various interpretations on the same
verse/verses and choose one of them as true interpretation. Therefore,
there must be a consistent and true method in approaching the
Qur'an to save the interpretation from misunderstandings, false or
speculative views and considerations.
In the matter of gender, there are differences between the Qur'an itself
and same interpretations and religious understandings under the
effect of traditions, customs and various mentalities relating to patriarchy.
Islam sees the natural and functional differences between man
and woman as a fact in the family and community, and it makes basic
arrangements to organize the life taking into consideration these varieties,
but it does not make any discrimination between male and female
on the basis of gender. According to the Qur'an and Sunnah,
man and woman are created from the same essence and they are
equal in the sight of Gad and before law. Both of them have reciprocal
and balanced rights over each other and responsibilities towards one
another. Superiority is only possible with taqwa (being in conscious of
Gad, possessing and living moral values and keeping away from evif
things and sins), no matter to be a man or a woman, to belong to a
certain tribe, nation or race. Islam does not approve any kinds of cruelty,
injustice, immorality and viciation of human rights.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Kaynakça
- C. ü. İ/ah iyat
- Fakültesi Dergisi
- XII/1 ~ -2008, 407-438
- The Qur'an, Interpretation And The Ma~ter Of Gender·
- Prof. Dr. Talip ÖZDEŞ**
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Talip Özdeş
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Yayımlanma Tarihi
15 Haziran 2008
Gönderilme Tarihi
15 Şubat 2008
Kabul Tarihi
15 Mart 2008
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