نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسنده
نویسنده مسئول، عضو مؤسسین انجمن قرآن و مستشرقان حوزههای علمیه کشور،
چکیده
کلیدواژهها
عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسنده [English]
This article aims to examine and critically assess the views of Priscilla Sousek, a Western scholar, regarding Prophet Solomon (‘a.s) as presented in the Qur’an. The main focus is on analyzing Sousek’s approach to elucidating Solomon’s characteristics and evaluating its compatibility with Qur’anic teachings and the rational and theological foundations of Islam. The research methodology combines a library-based study with critical textual analysis, incorporating, where necessary, perspectives from Muslim scholars. The findings indicate that Sousek identifies three key attributes of Solomon: (a) rulership accompanied by knowledge and wisdom, (b) divine support despite occasional lapses in worship, and (c) mysterious and seemingly magical abilities by God’s permission. While some of her analyses offer valuable insights, her secular and humanistic outlook, reliance on Isra’iliyyat, normalization of miracles, and attribution of faults and relations with non-mahram women to Solomon constitute significant shortcomings. The study concludes that Sousek’s interpretations of the Qur’an are, in many cases, inaccurate and inconsistent with the context of the verses, rational principles, literary conventions, and Islamic teachings, necessitating critical revision and alignment with authentic Islamic sources.
کلیدواژهها [English]
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