The Meaning Range of Mele’ Expression and Its Reflections in the Qur’anic Stories
The stories within the Qur’an contain many messages. Consequently, it is important to examine the text from various perspectives. In particular, examining and understanding the expressions and truths that the Qur’an espouses is essential understanding its essence. One of the expressions that the Qur...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Arabic |
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Istanbul University Press
2021-10-01
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| Series: | İslam Tetkikleri Dergisi |
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| Online Access: | https://cdn.istanbul.edu.tr/file/JTA6CLJ8T5/030FCAD514FF4B7E8CD8FACD54DF85CF |
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| Summary: | The stories within the Qur’an contain many messages. Consequently, it is important to examine the text from various perspectives. In particular, examining and understanding the expressions and truths that the Qur’an espouses is essential understanding its essence. One of the expressions that the Qur’an frequently mentions in the stories is “mele.” Mele has several meanings in the Arabic language. In the Qur’an, this expression is mentioned through various meanings and has been used as the phrase meleʾi’l-a’lâ. Therefore, it is extremely important to determine the meanings the Qur’an attributes to this expression to facilitate greater understanding of the messages within the Qur’anic stories. This study analyzes the meaningsof the word “mele” used both in the Arabic language and in the Qur’an. In this context, the views of commentators and Arabic linguists on the expressions meleʾ and meleʾi’l-aʿlâ, the context of the relevant verses, and whether the Qur’an considers this expression at the center of its stories, constitutes the subject of this study. In addition, this study aims to highlight the influence the angel community had on the invitation of the prophets, the addressees, and the Meccan period. |
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| ISSN: | 2717-6967 |