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Rethinking the concept of Al-Saadah (happiness) in light of the Quranic Istikhlaf framework

This article analyses the Quranic Istikhlaf framework and its impact on redefining the notion of Al-Saadahand its different components. To rejuvenate the methods of understanding the Qur'an and implementing it in our present situation, it is essential to...

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Main Authors: Berghout, Abdul Aziz, Wan Ismail, Hidayah
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Language:English
Published: IIUM Press 2024
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BP100 Sacred books
BP134 Qur'an
BP173.2 Sources of Islam
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spelling my.iium.irep.1164632024-12-10T02:28:32Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/116463/ Rethinking the concept of Al-Saadah (happiness) in light of the Quranic Istikhlaf framework Berghout, Abdul Aziz Wan Ismail, Hidayah BP100 Sacred books BP134 Qur'an BP173.2 Sources of Islam This article analyses the Quranic Istikhlaf framework and its impact on redefining the notion of Al-Saadahand its different components. To rejuvenate the methods of understanding the Qur'an and implementing it in our present situation, it is essential to develop thorough and ingenious frameworks that are both unique and applicable to our currentspecific circumstances. This article aims at presenting the Istikhlafframework as a guiding outline for revitalising our comprehension of the profound Quranic methodologies and teachings. Next, utilise the framework to redefine the concept of Al-Saadah. The article used an analytical descriptive method to investigate the degree to which the Quranic Istikhlafframework can offera more profound understanding of the idea of Al-Saadah, which is translated into English as happiness. This paper examines the different sources and content pertaining to Istikhlafand Al-Saadahtoconstruct the Istikhlafframework.The article shows thatthere are various methodologies for studying Al-Saadah,depending on the different perspectives taken, such as religious, psychological, sociological, philosophical, cultural, economic, environmentaland others. The proposed Quranic Istikhlaf IstikhlafFrameworkframework offers a comprehensive approach to Al-Saadahby examining the four dimensions (4D) analysis: 1) the relationship with God, 2) the relationship with oneself, 3) the relationship with others, and 4) the relationship with nature and the universe. The article concluded that this framework integrates the concepts of religion, holistic man as a vicegerent, society as the centre of human civilisation and umran, and the environment and nature as key aspects in achieving Al-Saadah. It also emphasises the four aspects of Al-Saadahnamely, the inner, the outer, the Dunya(worldly) and the Akhirah(hereafter). The article suggests doing a comprehensive analysis of the Quranic Istikhlafmodel and utilising it to examine and elucidate the discourse, methodologies, and implementation of Al-Saadahapproachesand programs in both individual and social contexts. IIUM Press 2024-06-28 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/116463/1/3965.pdf Berghout, Abdul Aziz and Wan Ismail, Hidayah (2024) Rethinking the concept of Al-Saadah (happiness) in light of the Quranic Istikhlaf framework. Journal of Islam In Asia, 21 (1). pp. 277-30. E-ISSN 2289-8077 https://journals.iium.edu.my/jiasia/index.php/jia/article/view/1219
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BP134 Qur'an
BP173.2 Sources of Islam
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BP134 Qur'an
BP173.2 Sources of Islam
Berghout, Abdul Aziz
Wan Ismail, Hidayah
Rethinking the concept of Al-Saadah (happiness) in light of the Quranic Istikhlaf framework
description This article analyses the Quranic Istikhlaf framework and its impact on redefining the notion of Al-Saadahand its different components. To rejuvenate the methods of understanding the Qur'an and implementing it in our present situation, it is essential to develop thorough and ingenious frameworks that are both unique and applicable to our currentspecific circumstances. This article aims at presenting the Istikhlafframework as a guiding outline for revitalising our comprehension of the profound Quranic methodologies and teachings. Next, utilise the framework to redefine the concept of Al-Saadah. The article used an analytical descriptive method to investigate the degree to which the Quranic Istikhlafframework can offera more profound understanding of the idea of Al-Saadah, which is translated into English as happiness. This paper examines the different sources and content pertaining to Istikhlafand Al-Saadahtoconstruct the Istikhlafframework.The article shows thatthere are various methodologies for studying Al-Saadah,depending on the different perspectives taken, such as religious, psychological, sociological, philosophical, cultural, economic, environmentaland others. The proposed Quranic Istikhlaf IstikhlafFrameworkframework offers a comprehensive approach to Al-Saadahby examining the four dimensions (4D) analysis: 1) the relationship with God, 2) the relationship with oneself, 3) the relationship with others, and 4) the relationship with nature and the universe. The article concluded that this framework integrates the concepts of religion, holistic man as a vicegerent, society as the centre of human civilisation and umran, and the environment and nature as key aspects in achieving Al-Saadah. It also emphasises the four aspects of Al-Saadahnamely, the inner, the outer, the Dunya(worldly) and the Akhirah(hereafter). The article suggests doing a comprehensive analysis of the Quranic Istikhlafmodel and utilising it to examine and elucidate the discourse, methodologies, and implementation of Al-Saadahapproachesand programs in both individual and social contexts.
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title Rethinking the concept of Al-Saadah (happiness) in light of the Quranic Istikhlaf framework
title_short Rethinking the concept of Al-Saadah (happiness) in light of the Quranic Istikhlaf framework
title_full Rethinking the concept of Al-Saadah (happiness) in light of the Quranic Istikhlaf framework
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