An Example of Anachronism: Relating Verse 205 of Sūrah al-Baqara and Verse 41 of Surah al-Rūm to Environmental Problems

Kadir Eser

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An Example of Anachronism: Relating Verse 205 of Sūrah al-Baqara and Verse 41 of Surah al-Rūm to Environmental Problems

Yazarlar:

Kadir Eser

Yayıncı:

Ankara University

Ana Başlıklar:

Tefsir

Dergi:

Ankara Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.65 Issue 1, pp.149-190

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

5/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001318605

pISSN:

1301-0522

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 In recent years, there has been a surge in studies on the environment, paralleling the growing awareness of environmental threats. Some of these studies have argued that the Quran contains around 500 verses that point to the environment and environmental problems. Among the verses cited as indicating environmental problems are verses 205 of sūrah al-Baqara and 41 of sūrah al-Rūm. This study critically examines the association of these two verses with environmental problems. To determine the meaning conveyed by the verses, the study briefly delves into the history of environmental pollution, describing the environmental conditions and human-environment interactions during the revelation period based on available information. In the modern era, life is changing rapidly, and new questions and problems arise every day. The pursuit of solutions to these issues sometimes leads Muslim minds to assign new meanings to Quranic verses, detached from the historical and textual context, and disconnected from tradition and the integrity of the Quran. This approach results in interpretations that are far removed from the intended purpose of the Quranic words. The studys effort to uncover the primary and original meaning of verses 2:205 and 30:41 not only questions the validity of this method but can also contribute to the revision of the ideas produced on environmental issues. The study uses literature review, description, and analysis methods. Data on the history of environmental pollution was compiled from the works of experts in the field. The environmental conditions of the revelation period were described using city histories, sirah and hadith sources, and recent research on the subject. Traditional interpretations of the verses were compiled by reviewing prominent tafsir sources from the classical period to the present. As experts in the field have pointed out, environmental pollution is a phenomenon that emerged after industrialization. It is not possible to speak of systematic environmental destruction by humans during the revelation period. In fact, verse 205 of sūrah al-Baqara is a warning to the recipients against the dangers posed by the hypocritesthose who might come from them. Verse 41 of sūrah al-Rūm also expresses the misfortunes that have befallenmay befall the polytheists due to their disbelief. Neither of these verses deals with the damage caused to the environment by human hands, i.e., environmental pollution. In this light, it can be said that associating the verses in question with environmental problems is not a correct approach.

 In recent years, there has been a surge in studies on the environment, paralleling the growing awareness of environmental threats. Some of these studies have argued that the Quran contains around 500 verses that point to the environment and environmental problems. Among the verses cited as indicating environmental problems are verses 205 of sūrah al-Baqara and 41 of sūrah al-Rūm. This study critically examines the association of these two verses with environmental problems. To determine the meaning conveyed by the verses, the study briefly delves into the history of environmental pollution, describing the environmental conditions and human-environment interactions during the revelation period based on available information. In the modern era, life is changing rapidly, and new questions and problems arise every day. The pursuit of solutions to these issues sometimes leads Muslim minds to assign new meanings to Quranic verses, detached from the historical and textual context, and disconnected from tradition and the integrity of the Quran. This approach results in interpretations that are far removed from the intended purpose of the Quranic words. The studys effort to uncover the primary and original meaning of verses 2:205 and 30:41 not only questions the validity of this method but can also contribute to the revision of the ideas produced on environmental issues. The study uses literature review, description, and analysis methods. Data on the history of environmental pollution was compiled from the works of experts in the field. The environmental conditions of the revelation period were described using city histories, sirah and hadith sources, and recent research on the subject. Traditional interpretations of the verses were compiled by reviewing prominent tafsir sources from the classical period to the present. As experts in the field have pointed out, environmental pollution is a phenomenon that emerged after industrialization. It is not possible to speak of systematic environmental destruction by humans during the revelation period. In fact, verse 205 of sūrah al-Baqara is a warning to the recipients against the dangers posed by the hypocritesthose who might come from them. Verse 41 of sūrah al-Rūm also expresses the misfortunes that have befallenmay befall the polytheists due to their disbelief. Neither of these verses deals with the damage caused to the environment by human hands, i.e., environmental pollution. In this light, it can be said that associating the verses in question with environmental problems is not a correct approach.

 In recent years, there has been a surge in studies on the environment, paralleling the growing awareness of environmental threats. Some of these studies have argued that the Quran contains around 500 verses that point to the environment and environmental problems. Among the verses cited as indicating environmental problems are verses 205 of sūrah al-Baqara and 41 of sūrah al-Rūm. This study critically examines the association of these two verses with environmental problems. To determine the meaning conveyed by the verses, the study briefly delves into the history of environmental pollution, describing the environmental conditions and human-environment interactions during the revelation period based on available information. In the modern era, life is changing rapidly, and new questions and problems arise every day. The pursuit of solutions to these issues sometimes leads Muslim minds to assign new meanings to Quranic verses, detached from the historical and textual context, and disconnected from tradition and the integrity of the Quran. This approach results in interpretations that are far removed from the intended purpose of the Quranic words. The studys effort to uncover the primary and original meaning of verses 2:205 and 30:41 not only questions the validity of this method but can also contribute to the revision of the ideas produced on environmental issues. The study uses literature review, description, and analysis methods. Data on the history of environmental pollution was compiled from the works of experts in the field. The environmental conditions of the revelation period were described using city histories, sirah and hadith sources, and recent research on the subject. Traditional interpretations of the verses were compiled by reviewing prominent tafsir sources from the classical period to the present. As experts in the field have pointed out, environmental pollution is a phenomenon that emerged after industrialization. It is not possible to speak of systematic environmental destruction by humans during the revelation period. In fact, verse 205 of sūrah al-Baqara is a warning to the recipients against the dangers posed by the hypocritesthose who might come from them. Verse 41 of sūrah al-Rūm also expresses the misfortunes that have befallenmay befall the polytheists due to their disbelief. Neither of these verses deals with the damage caused to the environment by human hands, i.e., environmental pollution. In this light, it can be said that associating the verses in question with environmental problems is not a correct approach.

 Fark edilen tehlikeye paralel olarak son yıllarda çevreyi konu edinen birçok çalışma kaleme alınmıştır. Bu çalışmaların bir kısmında yaklaşık 500 ayetin çevreye ve çevre sorunlarına işaret ettiği savunulmuştur. Çevre sorunlarına işaret ettiği söylenen ayetlerin başında el-Baḳara suresi 205 ve er-Rūm suresi 41inci ayetler gelmektedir. Bu çalışmada bu iki ayetin çevre sorunlarıyla ilişkilendirilmesinin sıhhati kritik edilmiştir. Ayetlerin delalet ettiği manayı belirleyebilmek için kısaca çevre kirliliğinin tarihine değinilmiş, ulaşılan bilgiler nispetinde nüzul dönemi çevre şartları ve çevre insan etkileşimi tasvir edilmiştir. Modern dönemde hayat hızla değişmekte ve her geçen gün önümüze yeni soru ve sorunlar gelmektedir. Bu soru ve sorunları çözme gayreti bazen Müslüman zihinleri tarihsel ve metinsel bağlamı görmezden gelerek ayet lafızlarına, gelenekten ve Kuran bütünlüğünden kopuk yeni manalar vermeye itmektedir. Bu yol takip edilerek ayet lafızlarına verilen manalar sözün sevk ediliş maksadından da son derece uzaktır. el-Baḳara suresi 205 ve er-Rūm suresi 41inci ayetlerin ilk ve özgün anlamını ortaya çıkarma gayreti bu yöntemin elverişliliğini sorgulamanın yanında çevre hususunda üretilen fikriyatın gözden geçirilmesine de katkıda bulunabilir. Çalışmada kaynak taraması, betimleme ve analiz yöntemleri kullanılmıştır. Çevre kirliliğinin tarihine ilişkin veriler alan uzmanlarının eserlerinden derlenmiştir. Nüzul dönemi çevre koşulları ise şehir tarihleri, siyer ve hadis kaynaklarıyla konuya ilişkin son dönemlerde yapılmış araştırmalardan faydalanılarak tasvir edilmiştir. Klasik dönemden günümüze önde gelen tefsir kaynakları taranarak geleneğin ayetler hakkında ürettiği yorumlar derlenmiştir. Alan uzmanlarının da ifade ettiği üzere çevre kirliliği sanayileşme sonrası ortaya çıkmış bir olgudur. Nüzul dönemi insanının çevre üzerinde sistematik bir tahribatından söz etmek mümkün değildir. Dolayısıyla el-Baḳara suresi 205inci ayet münafıklardan gelengelebilecek tehlikelere karşı muhataplara yöneltilmiş bir uyarıdır. Er-Rūm suresi 41inci ayette de inkârları sebebiyle müşriklerin başlarına gelengelebilecek musibetler dile getirilmiştir. Her iki ayet de insan eliyle çevreye verilen zararı yani çevre kirliliğini konu edinmemiştir. Bu bakımdan, söz konusu ayetlerin çevre sorunlarıyla ilişkilendirilmesi, doğru bir yaklaşım değildir, denilebilir.

Makale detayları

An Example of Anachronism: Relating Verse 205 of Sūrah al-Baqara and Verse 41 of Surah al-Rūm to Environmental Problems

Yazarlar:

Kadir Eser

Yayıncı:

Ankara University

Ana Başlıklar:

Tefsir

Dergi:

Ankara Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.65 Issue 1, pp.149-190

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

5/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001318605

pISSN:

1301-0522

Tafsīr

205 of Sūrat al-Baqara

41 of Sūrat al-Rūm

Environment

FasādTefsir

el-Baḳara Suresi 205

er-Rūm Suresi 41

Çevre

Fesat

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Kadir Eser

Yayıncı: Ankara University

Ana Başlıklar: Tefsir

Dergi: Ankara Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.65 Issue 1, pp.149-190

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 5/2024

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2001318605

pISSN: 1301-0522

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Kadir Eser

Yayıncı:

Ankara University

Ana Başlıklar:

Tefsir

Dergi:

Ankara Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.65 Issue 1, pp.149-190

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

5/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001318605

pISSN:

1301-0522