https://nqr.hmu.ac.ir/ Hadith-based Qur’anic Research en daily 1 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0330 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0330 https://nqr.hmu.ac.ir/article_722051.html "Interpretive narrations, as invaluable treasures, play a fundamental role in understanding the profound knowledge of the Holy Quran. However, the diversity and multiplicity of these narrations, coupled with the possibility of weak or fabricated narrations, doubles the necessity of carefully investigating the validity of their sources and references. This research, aiming to provide a comprehensive and efficient model for evaluating the credibility of interpretive narrations, examines various dimensions of this issue and details the criteria for validating narrations. With an innovative approach, the present study, while analyzing and examining different aspects of the subject, addresses two main approaches in the field of validating narrations: examining the hierarchy of narrators and the content indicators of the narration. In this regard, evaluation criteria, analysis of various narrations, and presentation of practical solutions for validation are considered. The research findings indicate that the credibility of the source of interpretive narrations, in addition to the trustworthiness of the narrators, depends on other factors such as reliable evidence, the frequency of narration by prominent scholars, attention to the author's teachers and students, the content of the hadiths, access to manuscripts, the explicit statements of bibliographers, and the conformity of narrations with other authentic versions. Validating interpretive narrations, as one of the most fundamental needs of Islamic research, not only helps to resolve ambiguities and clarify complex issues but also strengthens the ethical and epistemological foundations of religious studies. By providing a documented answer to key questions in this field, this research paves the way for future research in the field of validating religious narrations and takes an effective step towards achieving a deeper understanding of the knowledge of the Holy Quran." https://nqr.hmu.ac.ir/article_726279.html There exist significant interpretive disagreements among exegetes regarding verses that contain complex theological concepts and linguistically challenging terms. Given the prerequisite role of tafsīr in understanding such verses, Qur’anic translations often exhibit considerable variety and, at times, even inconsistency. Analyzing the exegetical foundations behind these translations can illuminate proper renderings and expose faulty interpretive presuppositions. This study adopts the interpretive perspective of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) as a benchmark for evaluating the accuracy of translations of complex Qur’anic expressions. By focusing on the verse “al-Raḥmān ʿalā al-ʿArsh istawā” (Qur’an 20:5), the paper examines how narrations rooted in tafsīr can resolve translation ambiguities surrounding the terms ʿarsh (Throne) and istawā (established/rose). The findings suggest that, based on interpretive narrations, one may derive at least twenty theologically sound and contextually meaningful Persian translations of the verse - many of which have been overlooked by contemporary translators. Examples include: “The All-Merciful, in supreme awareness, maintains equal relation to all things”; “The All-Merciful encompassed the totality of creation, both vast and minute”; and “The All-Merciful assumed command over the dispositions and states of all beings after their creation.” https://nqr.hmu.ac.ir/article_731261.html In the process of interpreting Qur’anic concepts, the interpreter's mind does not rely solely on linguistic or transmitted methods; rather, cognitive structures also play a crucial role in meaning construction. Nevertheless, in exegetical studies, little attention has been paid to the role of such mental structures, such as cognitive schemas. This study explores the role of cognitive schemas in interpreting Qur’anic concepts within Shi‘i exegetical traditions. Employing a qualitative approach and content analysis of narrations from authoritative Shi‘i sources, such as al-Kāfī, Tafsīr al-Qummī, and Tafsīr al-‘Ayyāshī, the cognitive schemas of “light,” “journey,” “container,” “battle” and “emmergence” were identified and analyzed. The findings reveal that these schemas render abstract Qur’anic concepts, such as divine authority (walāya), guidance, and divine knowledge, more tangible, enhance the conceptual coherence of Shi‘i interpretations within their theological framework, and adapt them to Shi‘i cultural and doctrinal contexts. Shi‘i interpretations, emphasizing the centrality of the Ahl al-Bayt, diverge from the literal meanings of verses, forming a cohesive conceptual network. By bridging cognitive science and Islamic studies, this research offers a novel framework for analyzing interpretive processes, contributing to a deeper understanding of the human mind’s role in comprehending religious texts. The implications include advancing interdisciplinary studies and providing tools for religious education and intercultural dialogue. https://nqr.hmu.ac.ir/article_731501.html The rights of future generations, as one of the key components of intergenerational justice, is based on the principle of protecting natural resources and their fair transfer to future generations. The aim of this study is to examine the extent to which the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Ahl al-Bayt (a.s.) pay attention to the rights of future generations, because the excessive exploitation of natural resources has created extensive environmental and social challenges for current and future generations. This study was conducted using a descriptive-analytical method and based on the analysis of Quranic and narrational texts, and the findings show that numerous verses of the Holy Quran, with general addresses and real cases, emphasize the common ownership of divine resources for all generations, "the current generation and the future generation," and the traditions of the Ahl al-Bayt (a.s.) also explicitly refer to preserving the rights of future generations. Numerous verses of the Holy Quran and narrations from the Holy Imams (peace be upon them) are explicitly dedicated to the rights of future generations. These results indicate that religious foundations can provide a solid foundation for the development of protective regulations at the national and international levels regarding the rights of future generations. https://nqr.hmu.ac.ir/article_725709.html The purpose of this research is to assess the possibility of the Prophet Jesus drinking alcohol in the Gospel of Matthew and other sources of the Bible. This issue has been considered as a conflict with the teachings of the Holy Quran. So the main question of the research is whether, based on the Gospel of Matthew and other evidence within the Christian religion, it is possible to attribute drinking alcohol to Jesus (PBUH)? How can this issue be criticized with evidence outside the Christian scriptures? For this purpose, in addition to Jewish and Christian sources, Islamic sources including verses, narrative interpretations and hadiths have also been looked at. The findings show that there is no fundamental conflict between the Quran and the Gospel of Matthew in this case and that the conflict is apparent. The method of this research is analytical-library.This issue has been considered as a conflict with the teachings of the Holy Quran. So the main question of the research is whether, based on the Gospel of Matthew and other evidence within the Christian religion, it is possible to attribute drinking alcohol to Jesus (PBUH)? How can this issue be criticized with evidence outside the Christian scriptures? For this purpose, in addition to Jewish and Christian sources, Islamic sources including verses, narrative interpretations, and hadiths have also been looked at. The findings show that there is no fundamental conflict between the Quran and the Gospel of Matthew in this case and that the conflict is apparent. The method of this research is analytical-library. https://nqr.hmu.ac.ir/article_724138.html The dynamic interplay between the Qur’an and Hadith constitutes a foundational axis in Islamic epistemology, particularly in the realm of tafsir (Qur’anic exegesis). Despite this essential relationship, a discernible neglect of their interaction in certain exegetical and hadith-based approaches has resulted in significant epistemological, methodological, and practical deficiencies. This study, through a critical-analytical method and library-based research, seeks to examine the adverse consequences arising from such neglect. The findings classify the harms into three primary domains: epistemological, such as excessive allegorization (ta’wīl) and interpretation devoid of prophetic narrations; methodological, including selective citation of hadith and disregard for exegetical principles such as contextual coherence (siyaq), rational analysis, and historical context; and practical, encompassing semantic distortions and the exacerbation of sectarian divisions. A key conclusion of the research is that failing to evaluate hadiths against the Qur’anic standard has led to misreadings, conceptual misalignments, and the proliferation of divisive theological perspectives. The study emphasizes the imperative of reviving the Qur’an-centered approach to tafsir through the principle of ‘arad al-hadith ‘ala al-Qur’an (examining narrations in light of the Qur’an). It further proposes the formulation of a comprehensive hermeneutical framework that integrates rational, linguistic, and historical principles, thereby fostering a more coherent and unifying understanding of Islamic teachings. https://nqr.hmu.ac.ir/article_733161.html The concept of "fear" in the Holy Qur'an is represented with words such as "fear", "violence" and "vigor", each with meaningful burden in different contexts. At first glance, these vocabulary seem synonymous, but their semantic analysis reveals fundamental differences in etymology, applied context, and epistemic implications. The purpose of this article is to explain the semantic differences of these words in the light of the narrative interpretations of Ahl al -Bayt and to examine the role of these narratives in accurate interpretation of concepts related to fear in the Qur'an. The narrative analysis presented in this paper shows that Ahl al -Bayt have been highly accurate in expressing the differences of these vocabulary. Imam Sadiq speaks of a concept that fear is not due to doubt, but derives from the shortage of the province and the Prophet. Also, in the verse of the verse (Fater/1) Khorasit has been introduced as the product of the real cognition of God and only for those whose acts confirm their speech. The results of the study show that the semantic analysis of the vocabulary of fear in the Qur'an will be incomplete regardless of the narrative interpretations of the Ahl al -Bayt. These narratives not only illuminate the apparent and literal dimensions of the vocabulary, but also explain their decline, and their practical status in the context of divine theology. Therefore, the simultaneous use of linguistic analysis and narrative data provides a comprehensive way to accurately and deeply interpret the ethical -epistemic concepts in the Holy Qur'an. https://nqr.hmu.ac.ir/article_731259.html This research aims to elucidate the main purpose of Surah Al-Hujurat by relying on the analysis of the internal structure of the verses and authentic narrations, using an integrated approach combining 'structural interpretation' and 'narrative interpretation.' In this regard, the historical context of its revelation in the ninth year of Hijra (the Year of Delegations) was initially analyzed by examining the narrations of the reasons for revelation and the virtues of the Surah. Subsequently, using the structural interpretation model, the Surah was examined in separate chapters, and finally, the content of the Surah was explained within the context of its revelation. The findings indicate that the Surah's purpose is to 'organize the faithful community based on prophetic etiquette, ethical believer behavior, and practical piety,' which is presented in the form of a gradual educational plan (from belief to behavior). Narrations of the occasion of revelation, especially in the early verses, have greatly contributed to a more accurate understanding of the context and internal coherence of the Surah. Surah Al-Hujurat, with a purposeful structure and based on an educational progression, was a divine response to the nascent Islamic community's need to establish a 'civilization focused on ethics.' Despite its historical grounding, this Surah has a timeless message: managing contemporary social tensions depends on adherence to prophetic etiquette, faithful brotherhood, and practical piety. https://nqr.hmu.ac.ir/article_732315.html In the contemporary world, where societies face challenges such as dependency, identity disintegration, and subjugation, revisiting religious texts to arrive at a framework capable of safeguarding Islamic society from these afflictions appears essential. Accordingly, the present study examines this question: from the perspective of the Holy Qur’an and narrations, what characteristics define an honorable society, and what are the strategies for realizing it? To this end, using a descriptive–analytical method and library-based sources, the article first clarifies basic concepts such as “honor (ʿizzah),” “social honor,” and “society,” and then reports some of the most important views of Western thinkers on social honor and an honorable society. Subsequently, by analyzing Qur’anic verses and narrations, the article seeks to identify the characteristics of an honorable society and the means to achieve it. The findings indicate that, from a religious perspective, an honorable society is characterized by belief in the One God, commitment to piety, adherence to divine values, self-sufficiency, and scientific capability. The strategies for realizing such a society include adherence to religious leadership, acting upon the Divine Book, preserving unity and avoiding division, power-building within the global system, promoting public participation, implementing justice, and fostering a culture of contentment. Finally, the article suggests that by returning to Qur’anic and narrational teachings, the model of honor can be revived as a cultural and social strategy in Muslim societies. https://nqr.hmu.ac.ir/article_735010.html The Muslims of Mecca did not have the right to defend themselves in the age of the Prophet (peace be upon him), and they were in charge of patience or migration, but seven months after the migration, with the revelation of verse 39 of the Hajj surah, the permission of jihad was given. Muslims formed military corps to defend themselves. The Prophet (peace be upon him) in the Medina period signed peace or non-aggression treaties with various tribes, including a non-aggression treaty with the three tribes of the Jews (Bani Qaynuqa, Bani Nadhir and Bani Qurayza). The war of Muslims with the Bani Qurayza tribe is one of the questionful topics of the early history of Islam, with the military and logistical support of the Ahzab army, Bani Qurayza made their enmity public and acted upon it. The Prophet (peace be upon him) after the defeat of the Ahzab army, was appointed to deal with Bani Qurayza. The Muslims besieged them for 25 days, and the affair eventually came to an end with the killing of some of them. The number of the Bani Qurayza's casualties was 400 to 900, based on most historical sources that narrated this story from Ibn-Ishaq. This article was done aiming to make clear the real number of deaths and examined the number of deaths and finally, concludes that the number of deaths is not high and 400 to 900 people is not correct, the death toll Based on some Shi'i sources, is about 10 to 20 of the leaders of the intrigue.