Contemplative Reasoning in the Prophets’ Stories in the Holy Qur’an and its Role in the Call to Islam The story of Abraham, peace be upon him, is an example.
التفكير التأملي في قصص الأنبياء في القرآن الكريم، ودوره في تأهيل الدُّعاة: (قصة إبراهيم عليه السلام أنموذجًا)
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Reflective Thinking, Stories of the Prophets, Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), Da‘wah (Islamic Call).Abstract
Abstract: The Qur’anic narratives of the prophets occupy a distinguished place in the Book of Allah, as they embody profound lessons that transcend mere historical storytelling to serve as a source of reflection and contemplation. The prophets (peace be upon them) employed various methods in calling their people to the oneness and worship of Allah, among which were reflective thinking and rational reasoning—two essential pillars of their prophetic character and fundamental components of their journey toward truth. This study aims to clarify the concept of reflective thinking and its Qur’anic foundations, while examining the applications of this approach in Prophet Ibrahim’s (Abraham’s) call as depicted in the Qur’an. It further seeks to highlight its features and manifestations, and to explore the potential of employing reflective thinking in contemporary da‘wah (Islamic outreach). The problem addressed in this study lies in the limited use of Qur’anic stories to develop deep thinking skills among preachers, as most approaches tend to focus merely on the narrative or moral aspects. The research concludes that reflective thinking in the story of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) served as an effective tool for the success of his mission, enabling him to understand the nature of his people, analyze their behavior, and select appropriate methods of invitation—such as contemplating the universe and extraordinary phenomena, adopting rational dialogue, and deeply considering the divine wisdom behind trials. The study recommends expanding this topic through a broader examination of other prophetic narratives to contribute to the development of the Qur’anic perspective on reflective and intellectual da‘wah.
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