The Term ‘Zīnah’ (Adornment) in the Noble Qur’an
Objectives: This study focuses on the Quranic term ‘zīnah’ adornment to examine its conceptual framework, elucidate its meanings, and clarify its significance in relation to human existence. By undertaking this term within its Quranic context, the study seeks to broaden and enhance our understandin...
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| Language: | Arabic |
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Qatar University Press
2025-07-01
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| Series: | مجلة كلية الشريعة والدراسات الإسلامية |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.qu.edu.qa/index.php/sharia/article/view/5209 |
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| Summary: | Objectives: This study focuses on the Quranic term ‘zīnah’ adornment to examine its conceptual framework, elucidate its meanings, and clarify its significance in relation to human existence. By undertaking this term within its Quranic context, the study seeks to broaden and enhance our understanding and usage of it.
Methodology: The study engages a terminological approach, which integrates three methods. It uses the inductive method for statistical and lexical analysis, the analytical method for textual examination, and the deductive method to derive a comprehensive definition from the term’s various meanings across different contexts.
Findings: The term ‘zīnah’ is distinguished by its frequent occurrence and diverse morphological forms, which testifies to its conceptual centrality in the Quranic discourse. The research establishes its pivotal role in shaping human destiny as reflected in its contextual nuances. It then defines ‘zīnah’ as: “a manifestation of divine creativity in the universe and an excellence in word and deed that Allah bestowed upon humanity as a test, and so that it may benefit the righteous in both this world and the hereafter, while misleading those who pursue superficial embellishments devoid of true virtue.”
Originality: By analyzing the term ‘zīnah’ across its many Qur’anic occurrences, this study highlights its intricate relationship with human experience. The examination of its linguistic variations and contextual usage contributes to a deeper understanding of its conceptual network, and offers new insights into its theological and ethical dimensions.
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| ISSN: | 2305-5545 2523-1715 |