Islamic Studies and Quranic Research in the Contemporary World

Islamic Studies and Quranic Research in the Contemporary World

Social Quranic Interpretation as a Method for Family Empowerment

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Moslem Taheri Kal Kashondi 1
Atefe Andarza 2
1 Assistant Professor, Faculty of Shi'a Studies and Islamic Studies, University of Tehran
2 Ph.D. Student, Department of Teaching Islamic Studies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
10.22034/iscw.2023.713416
Abstract
The social issues and needs of the Islamic world in the contemporary century have prompted social Shi'a interpreters to engage in critical reflection. Recognizing the needs and challenges of Islamic society, social Quranic interpreters have found the remedy in returning to the Quran and adopting a social and contemporary approach to interpretation, one that responds to the demands of the times. The primary objective of this research is to examine social Quranic interpretation as a method for family empowerment. In this interpretive approach, the interpreter, considering the problems of society, seeks to extract solutions from the Holy Quran for the community's ills, placing the social teachings of religion within the context of people's lives. By highlighting its messages and commandments, this approach presents a new path to life for Muslims. One area where this interpretive method can contribute to society is family empowerment, providing guidance to family members on issues such as establishing family courts, expanding family networks, upholding the principle of consultation, commitment, and honesty, and introducing various models. This research was conducted using a descriptive-analytical approach and the data collection method of note-taking from library resources
Keywords
Social Interpretation
Quran
Method
Family
Empowerment

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  • Receive Date 19 February 2023
  • Revise Date 28 May 2023
  • Accept Date 12 September 2023
  • First Publish Date 21 September 2023
  • Publish Date 21 September 2023