The Effect of the Meaning Given to the ‘Verb Emara’ and the ‘Name Murtaf‘ in the Sixteenth Verse of Surah Isrâ on the Meaning of the Verse

İsmail Karagöz

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The Effect of the Meaning Given to the ‘Verb Emara’ and the ‘Name Murtaf‘ in the Sixteenth Verse of Surah Isrâ on the Meaning of the Verse

Yazarlar:

İsmail Karagöz

Yayıncı:

Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University

Ana Başlıklar:

Tefsir

Dergi:

Din ve İnsan Dergisi Vol.4 Issue 8, pp.195-209

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001334135

pISSN:

2980-1117

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 The Holy Quran is the ultimate guide for humanity. To benefit from its guidance, a proper understanding is essential. Achieving this understanding requires knowledge of the Arabic language, its rhetoric, the Quranic usage of words, and interpretative methodology. The multiple meanings of certain words can lead to varying interpretations of Quranic verses. One such example is the sixteenth verse of Surah Isra, where differing interpretations arise from the verb امرنا and the noun مترف . In traditional Quranic interpretations, the verb امرنا is often rendered as we command, and the noun مترف as spoiled rich people or notables. Accordingly, the verse is interpreted as: When we want to destroy a town, we command its spoiled rich people, and they rebel and sin, deserving punishment. We then destroy the town and its inhabitants. This interpretation may imply that Allah commands sin, which contradicts the Quranic principle that Allah does not command fisq rebellion or sin. Commentators suggest that Allahs command in this context refers to obedience. However, this interpretation raises questions, as it implies that Allah commands only a select group the spoiled rich, and the entire society is punished for their rebellion. Since Allah does not punish the innocent or hold individuals accountable for others sins, this interpretation seems problematic. Alternatively, if the verb امرنا is understood as we multiply or allow them to increase, and the noun متر ف as those who are rebellious and spoiled by wealth, the meaning becomes clearer. In this case, the verse would read: When we want to destroy a town, we allow its rebellious and spoiled people to multiply, and they rebel and sin, deserving punishment. We then destroy the town and its inhabitants. This study explores the proper understanding of the verb امرنا and the noun مترف in this verse, focusing on their meanings in classical dictionaries and the Quran, their contextual usage, and their implications for interpreting the verse.

 The Holy Quran is the ultimate guide for humanity. To benefit from its guidance, a proper understanding is essential. Achieving this understanding requires knowledge of the Arabic language, its rhetoric, the Quranic usage of words, and interpretative methodology. The multiple meanings of certain words can lead to varying interpretations of Quranic verses. One such example is the sixteenth verse of Surah Isra, where differing interpretations arise from the verb امرنا and the noun مترف . In traditional Quranic interpretations, the verb امرنا is often rendered as we command, and the noun مترف as spoiled rich people or notables. Accordingly, the verse is interpreted as: When we want to destroy a town, we command its spoiled rich people, and they rebel and sin, deserving punishment. We then destroy the town and its inhabitants. This interpretation may imply that Allah commands sin, which contradicts the Quranic principle that Allah does not command fisq rebellion or sin. Commentators suggest that Allahs command in this context refers to obedience. However, this interpretation raises questions, as it implies that Allah commands only a select group the spoiled rich, and the entire society is punished for their rebellion. Since Allah does not punish the innocent or hold individuals accountable for others sins, this interpretation seems problematic. Alternatively, if the verb امرنا is understood as we multiply or allow them to increase, and the noun متر ف as those who are rebellious and spoiled by wealth, the meaning becomes clearer. In this case, the verse would read: When we want to destroy a town, we allow its rebellious and spoiled people to multiply, and they rebel and sin, deserving punishment. We then destroy the town and its inhabitants. This study explores the proper understanding of the verb امرنا and the noun مترف in this verse, focusing on their meanings in classical dictionaries and the Quran, their contextual usage, and their implications for interpreting the verse.

 The Holy Quran is the ultimate guide for humanity. To benefit from its guidance, a proper understanding is essential. Achieving this understanding requires knowledge of the Arabic language, its rhetoric, the Quranic usage of words, and interpretative methodology. The multiple meanings of certain words can lead to varying interpretations of Quranic verses. One such example is the sixteenth verse of Surah Isra, where differing interpretations arise from the verb امرنا and the noun مترف . In traditional Quranic interpretations, the verb امرنا is often rendered as we command, and the noun مترف as spoiled rich people or notables. Accordingly, the verse is interpreted as: When we want to destroy a town, we command its spoiled rich people, and they rebel and sin, deserving punishment. We then destroy the town and its inhabitants. This interpretation may imply that Allah commands sin, which contradicts the Quranic principle that Allah does not command fisq rebellion or sin. Commentators suggest that Allahs command in this context refers to obedience. However, this interpretation raises questions, as it implies that Allah commands only a select group the spoiled rich, and the entire society is punished for their rebellion. Since Allah does not punish the innocent or hold individuals accountable for others sins, this interpretation seems problematic. Alternatively, if the verb امرنا is understood as we multiply or allow them to increase, and the noun متر ف as those who are rebellious and spoiled by wealth, the meaning becomes clearer. In this case, the verse would read: When we want to destroy a town, we allow its rebellious and spoiled people to multiply, and they rebel and sin, deserving punishment. We then destroy the town and its inhabitants. This study explores the proper understanding of the verb امرنا and the noun مترف in this verse, focusing on their meanings in classical dictionaries and the Quran, their contextual usage, and their implications for interpreting the verse.

 Kurân-ı Kerîm, insanlık âleminin son rehberidir. Bu rehberden yararlanabilmek için onu doğru anlamak gerekir. Doğru anlamak, Arap dilini ve belagatını, kelimelerin Kurândaki kullanımını ve tefsir usulünü bilmekle mümkün olur. Bazı kelimelerin çok anlamlı olması Kurân âyetlerinin farklı anlaşılabilmesine sebep olabilmektedir. Kurânın farklı anlaşılabilen âyetlerinden biri de İsrâ sûresinin on altıncı âyetidir. Âyetin farklı anlaşılmasının sebebi امرن ا fiili ve متر ف ismidir. Kurân meâllerinde امرن ا fiiline genellikle emrederiz, مترف ismine toplumun şımarık zenginleri ve ileri gelenleri anlamı verilmiştir. Buna göre âyetin meâli şöyle olur: Biz bir beldeyi helâk etmek istediğimiz zaman bu beldenin şımarık zenginlerine emrederiz ve onlar bu beldede isyan edip günah işlerler. Böylece onlar, cezalandırılmayı hak ederler, biz de bu beldeyi yerle bir edip halkını helâk ederiz. Böyle bir meâl, Allah, fıskı emreder şeklinde anlaşılabilir. Hâlbuki Allah, fıskı yani inkâr ve isyanı emretmez. Bu sebeple müfessirler, Allahın emrettiği şeyin itaat olduğunu zikretmişlerdir. Âyete verilen bu anlama göre Allah, hem bir toplumun sadece şımarık zenginlerine emretmiş, hem toplumun tamamı, o toplumdaki şımarık zenginlerin isyanı sebebiyle helâk edilmiş olur. Hâlbuki Allah, hem suçsuz yere, hem bir başkasının suçu sebebiyle kimseyi cezalandırmaz, hem de kullarına zerre kadar zulmetmez. Dolayısıyla âyetteki امرنا fiiline emrederiz, مترف ismine ise sadece şımarık zenginleri veya ileri gelenleri anlamının verilmesi isabetli değildir. Bu fiile çoğaltırız, çoğalmalarına imkân veririz, متر ف ismine ise varlık içerisinde şımaran azgınları ve isyankârları anlamının verilmesi durumunda yanlış anlama ortada kalkar. Bu durumda ilgili âyetin meâli şu şekilde olur: Biz bir beldeyi helâk etmek istediğimiz zaman bu beldenin varlık içerisinde şımaran azgınlarının ve isyankârlarının çoğalmalarına imkân veririz ve onlar bu beldede isyan edip günah işlerler. Böylece onlar, cezalandırılmayı hak ederler, biz de bu beldeyi yerle bir edip halkını helâk ederiz. Bu çalışmada söz konusu âyette geçen امرنا kelimesinin ve مترف isminin nasıl anlaşılması gerektiği ele alınmış, bu bağlamda önce sözlük ve Kurândaki anlamı, sonra âyette geçen امرن ا kelimesinin ve متر ف isminin anlamı ve sonuçta âyetin nasıl anlaşılması gerektiği üzerinde durulmuştur.

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The Effect of the Meaning Given to the ‘Verb Emara’ and the ‘Name Murtaf‘ in the Sixteenth Verse of Surah Isrâ on the Meaning of the Verse

Yazarlar:

İsmail Karagöz

Yayıncı:

Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University

Ana Başlıklar:

Tefsir

Dergi:

Din ve İnsan Dergisi Vol.4 Issue 8, pp.195-209

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001334135

pISSN:

2980-1117

verse

mutraf

interpretation

qaryah

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mütraf

meâl

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helâk

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: İsmail Karagöz

Yayıncı: Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University

Ana Başlıklar: Tefsir

Dergi: Din ve İnsan Dergisi Vol.4 Issue 8, pp.195-209

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 12/2024

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2001334135

pISSN: 2980-1117

Sayı

Yazarlar:

İsmail Karagöz

Yayıncı:

Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University

Ana Başlıklar:

Tefsir

Dergi:

Din ve İnsan Dergisi Vol.4 Issue 8, pp.195-209

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001334135

pISSN:

2980-1117