Ahl al-Bayt (as) Teachings

Ahl al-Bayt (as) Teachings

Allah's Days from a Religious Perspective of Qur’ān and Ḥadīth (Indicators and Examples) and its Role in Giving Meaning of Human Life

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 Master's degree from Al-Mustafa International University, Qom, Iran.
2 Visiting professor of Al-Mustafa International University, Qom, Iran.
Abstract
Allah's Days (Ayyāmullah) are remarkable days that represent milestones in the life of humanity and mark the turning point in the history of nations and individuals that bring them closer to Him through His remembrance and worship. This study demonstrates the necessity of discovering these days in history and in the current context of time. It utilizes the contextual study of Qur’ānic exegesis of Surah Ibrahīm and Surah al-Jāthiyah and authentic narrations from the Holy Prophet (pbuh) and Infallible Imams (as) to deduce indicators from the selected examples depicting Allah's Days in the Qur’anic stories and incidents. Our results show that Allah's Days are categorized into three interpretations which are the days that God’s bounty is manifested for the believers, the days in which the divine punishment is manifested for the nonbelievers, and the days when the divine traditions are manifested across nations and time. This research presents practical examples of different types of days under each category that can be identified and extrapolated from indicators within the current time that humans can relate to in their daily life. By recognizing Allah's Days in history and in our current lives, practical lessons can be applied to seek proximity to Him.
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Volume 1, Issue 3
Winter 2024
Pages 44-68

  • Receive Date 16 May 2024
  • Revise Date 26 May 2024
  • Accept Date 26 May 2024
  • First Publish Date 26 May 2024
  • Publish Date 01 March 2024