In:
Al-Farabi, Institute for Philosophy, Political Science & Religion Studies of Committee Science of MES of the RK, Vol. 81, No. 1 ( 2023-03-15), p. 120-130
Abstract:
This article analyses the 109 Surah of Qur’an (Q 109) from linguistic and religious studies points of view. The Surah «al-Kāfirūn», despite its rather short length, serves as a quite useful source for contextual analysis of the time of its formation. Moreover, this passage could potentially shed some light on inter- textual connections in the whole Qur’an. Unfortunately, this Surah has never been a central focus of academic attention. Using communicative methods of word-by-word translations, the research reveals the complex nature of relationships between early Islamic community and other religious groups – Jews and Christians. Considering Q 109 in its historical context, the article demonstrates how Muslims, being a minority group at that time, attempted to negotiate its own existence with other religious groups. The research is therefore divided into two dimensions of analysis: micro-level where intra-structure of Q 109 is analyzed and macro-level where inter-textual coherence with other Surahs is scrutinized.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1999-5911
DOI:
10.48010/2023.1/1999-5911.10
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Institute for Philosophy, Political Science & Religion Studies of Committee Science of MES of the RK
Publication Date:
2023