Analysis and Evaluation of the Term “Middle” in the Qur’ān and Nahj al-Balāgha and Its Correlation in Political Literature (With Emphasis on the Views of the Supreme Leader)
Attention to the concept of words within the systematic framework of the verses of the Qur’ān in order to have a correct understanding and accurate interpretation in human practical life has always been a serious concern for religious scholars. The term “middle” is one of these words, which has been used in some verses of the Qur’ān as a description for human beings. Since this term is intertwined with social and political concepts, it is often misused in the political literature prevalent among certain segments of the population, influenced by the secular terminology of Western culture, leading to semantic confusion and cognitive errors. This research, while aiming to clarify the conceptual scope of “middle” and examine its opposite meaning, by employing a linguistic approach and interpreting the Qur’ān through the Qur’ān itself, alongside a thorough examination of Nahj al-Balagha and the statements of the Supreme Leader, demonstrates that the context of the verses seeks to elucidate the path and journey of human movement rather than merely describing the human being. A crucial aspect of discovering and understanding the meaning of “middle” is the attention to its association with words such as “guidance,” “straight path,” and the sequence of verses. The outcome of this investigation explains the conceptual link between “middle” and the term “straight,” which signifies stability, permanence, and adherence to the path of truth. In this explanation, the opposite of “middle” is one who deviates from the right path, not an extremist in the sense of being a believer or someone who has advanced on the straight path and maintains stability in their way.
Mūsāīpūr,M . (2024). Analysis and Evaluation of the Term “Middle” in the Qur’ān and Nahj al-Balāgha and Its Correlation in Political Literature (With Emphasis on the Views of the Supreme Leader). Islamic Government, 29(3), 115-142.
MLA
Mūsāīpūr,M . "Analysis and Evaluation of the Term “Middle” in the Qur’ān and Nahj al-Balāgha and Its Correlation in Political Literature (With Emphasis on the Views of the Supreme Leader)", Islamic Government, 29, 3, 2024, 115-142.
HARVARD
Mūsāīpūr M. (2024). 'Analysis and Evaluation of the Term “Middle” in the Qur’ān and Nahj al-Balāgha and Its Correlation in Political Literature (With Emphasis on the Views of the Supreme Leader)', Islamic Government, 29(3), pp. 115-142.
CHICAGO
M Mūsāīpūr, "Analysis and Evaluation of the Term “Middle” in the Qur’ān and Nahj al-Balāgha and Its Correlation in Political Literature (With Emphasis on the Views of the Supreme Leader)," Islamic Government, 29 3 (2024): 115-142,
VANCOUVER
Mūsāīpūr M. Analysis and Evaluation of the Term “Middle” in the Qur’ān and Nahj al-Balāgha and Its Correlation in Political Literature (With Emphasis on the Views of the Supreme Leader). Islamic Government. 2024;29(3):115-142 (In Persian).
