AL-ITQAN: JOURNAL OF ISLAMIC SCIENCES AND COMPARATIVE STUDIES

النص القرآني في فكر مالك بن نبي: مسار التحول من التلقي إلى الفاعلية الحضارية

(Yunes Sadeq Hamood Mohammed Almoliki) يونس صادق حمود محمد المليكي — 2026-04-30

تتناول هذه الورقة موقع النص القرآني في الفكر مالك بن نبي بوصفه عنصرًا فاعلًا في بناء الإنسان وتوجيه الفعل الحضاري، لا مجرد نص يُتداول في الوعي أو الممارسة الطقوسية، وتنطلق من إشكالية مركزية مفادها: كيف يتحول النص القرآني من موضوع للتلقي إلى قوة حضارية منتجة للفعل؟ وتفترض الدراسة أن هذا التحول لا يتحقق تلقائيًا، بل يتم عبر مسار تحولي مركب يتدرج من الوعي النفسي، إلى الكدح الفكري والتوتر الإيجابي، ثم تجاوز الشيئية، وصولًا إلى تأسيس شبكة العلاقات الاجتماعية، وانتهـاءً بالفعل التاريخي بوصفه لحظة تحقق النص في الواقع. وتعتمد الورقة على المنهج الوصفي والتحليلي في رصد مفاهيم ابن نبي وتحليل دلالاتها، والمنهج الاستنباطي في إعادة بناء هذا المسار كنموذج تفسيري، مع توظيف مقاربة نقدية لاختبار حدوده المنهجية. وتخلص إلى أن أزمة الفاعلية الحضارية لا تعود إلى خلل في النص، بل إلى تعطل شروط تفعيله، كما تكشف عن أن نموذج ابن نبي، رغم قدرته التفسيرية، يظل مشروطًا بعوامل سياسية وتاريخية لم يُفصّلها بشكل كافٍ.

This paper examines the position of the Qur’ānic text in Malik Bennabi’s thought, viewing it as a dynamic element shaping human consciousness and directing civilizational action, rather than merely an object of reception. It addresses the central question of how the Qur’ānic text transforms from passive reception into effective historical agency. The study argues that this transformation occurs through a structured process: psychological awareness, intellectual striving driven by positive tension, overcoming objectification, and the formation of social relations, culminating in historical action. This study adopts a descriptive-analytical approach to reconstruct this process, complemented by a critical perspective that evaluates its limits. It concludes that the crisis of civilizational effectiveness lies not in the text itself, but in the disruption of the conditions necessary for its activation, while highlighting the model’s dependence on broader political and historical factors.

Objectives of Ṭalāq in Islamic Law: A Review from Bangladesh Perspective

Belayet Hossen — 2026-04-30

The study seeks to explain that across the Muslim countries, people are profoundly anxious regarding the rise of divorce rates, especially the divorce issue among the Bangladeshi Muslim communities. Nevertheless, they are less worried about the same rise in death tolls resulting from marital disputes across the country. This research aims to explore the maqāṣid (objectives) of ṭalāq (divorce) in Islamic Law from the perspective of Bangladesh Muslim society. Descriptive and analytical methods are used to collect and analyse data in accordance with the Maqāṣid al-Sharīʻah. The focus of the discussion is on the definition of the objectives of Sharīʻah, its classifications, and ḍarūriyāt, the objectives of divorce, including its rulings on permissibility and prohibition. The findings show that, from a Bangladeshi perspective, like any other rulings of Islamic Law, the rulings related to ṭalāq have multifaceted objectives, prioritizing the well-being of married couples’ lives over the continuation of a life-threatening nuptial journey. This model can serve as a reference for other contemporary Muslim communities.

Majālis al-Qur’ān and Behavioral Reform: An Empirical Study Based on Sūrah Al-Hujurāt

Mahdi Ramiz Tirkawi — 2026-04-30

This article examines the behavioral and ethical impact of Majālis al-Qur’ān as an educational methodology developed by Farīd al-Anṣārī for self-reform (tazkiyah) among non-Arabic-speaking Muslims. Its goal is to highlight the role of collective dynamics, pedagogical responsibility, and guided moderation in sustaining reform. Using a qualitative action-research design, the study was conducted in Montreal, Canada, and combined participant observation with ten semi-structured individual interviews and one focus group discussion following a collective study of Sūrah al-Hujurāt. The methodology supports differentiated trajectories of ethical transformation while encouraging the transfer of Qur’ānic study practices beyond the original setting. The article contributes empirical evidence to contemporary discussions on Qur’ānic pedagogy in Western, non-Arabic-speaking contexts. The findings indicate that Majālis al-Qur’ān foster gradual yet tangible behavioral change, characterized by increased ethical awareness, pre-actional moral self-regulation, and intuitive application of Qur’ānic guidance in daily life.

Exploring the Noble Truths in Buddhism: Insights and Reflections from an Islamic Viewpoint

Siti Nursadrina binti Mohd Isa — 2026-04-30

This study explores the Noble Truths in Buddhism from the perspective of Islam, which not only enriches comparative theology but also deepens inter-religious cooperation through the shared moral values that promote peaceful coexistence. It aims to analyse Buddhism’s Four Noble Truths (Cattāri Ariya Saccāni) from the teachings of Islam, addressing the need for deeper Muslim-Buddhist interfaith understanding in a pluralistic society. Employing descriptive and textual analysis methods of the Pāli Canon and Qur’ānic Verses, this research demonstrates that despite differing metaphysical premises regarding ultimate reality and the afterlife, the Buddhist quest for liberation and the Islamic pursuit of falāḥ reflect a common moral vision of ego-transcendence and ethical awakening. The focus of discussion is on the Buddhist concepts of the Eightfold Path, dukkha, kamma, samsara, and nibbana, alongside Islamic teachings on human trial, soul purification (tazkiyat al-nafs), and falāḥ, where the theological divergences and ethical convergences. This research paper concludes that Islam and Buddhism share profound commitments to moral intention, compassion, mindfulness, and self-discipline, which provide a framework for constructive interfaith dialogue that contributes to peaceful coexistence while respecting doctrinal distinctiveness. Also, a contextualized Islamic evaluation is offered to reduce misconceptions and promote mutual respect between Muslim and Buddhist communities.

Restoring al-Qur’ānic Paradigm of Akhlāq: Bridging Theoretical and Structural Gaps in Modern Interpretation of Islamic Ethics

Amilah binti Awang Abd Rahman — 2026-04-30

This study examines akhlāq (Islamic morality), which constitutes one of the foundational dimensions of Islām, alongside ʿaqīdah (Creed) and Sharīʿah (Islamic Law), in light of al-Qur’ānic paradigm. Despite its centrality, akhlāq remains one of the most underdeveloped and fragmented disciplines in modern Islamic scholarship. This research aims to restore the comprehensive moral vision of al-Qur’ān by re-centering al-Qur’ānic paradigm where akhlāq should be understood as an integrated, proactive, and internalised system of human development. Descriptive and analytical methods are employed throughout the paper. Grounded in al-Qur’ānic conception of human agency, khilāfah (vicegerency), and moral responsibility, this paradigm unites spiritual, social, intellectual, and practical dimensions of life. Drawing on the works of scholars, such as Muḥammad ʻAbdullāh Draz, Taha Abdurrahman, and Toshihiko Izutsu, the paper calls for a structural reintegration of ethics as a primary discipline capable of guiding contemporary Muslim responses to modern ethical challenges.