DWQA QuestionsUnderstanding Power in the Quran: Human Authority, Social Power, and Allah’s Absolute Sovereignty
Dr. Asiya Staff asked 4 weeks ago
Assalam o Alaikum, I hope this message finds you well. While reading the Quran, I encountered several concepts that I found very deep and cautious to fully grasp, and I would greatly appreciate your guidance on them. Firstly, I am seeking a clearer understanding of the concept of power. Specifically, both the psychological and social constructs of power, as well as how power is understood within the framework of absolute divine reality. In my reading, I observed that the Quran frequently employs phenomenological evidence and serves, among its purposes, to introduce and describe Allah. Through various surahs, I noticed recurring themes and subtle constructions related to power in societies and in objective areas. My heart tells me that power ultimately belongs to Allah, and that all powers are trait Allah bestows upon people. I would be grateful if you could help clarify these concepts for me. I have made notes but cannot share details as it would be too descriptive and critical. I have other questions as well but once I will get reply I will find myself in a confidence space to ask. I had discussion with people but they are only discussions without thinking and understanding. Please share some accessible sources to read by myself as my mind cannot grasp anything unless I do a thorough reading.
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Dr. Asiya Staff answered 4 weeks ago
MashaAllah, you have a habit of contemplation and reflection in the Quran. And until you read it properly, you don't feel satisfied. This is a great thing. And the way you have raised these questions. You know, while raising questions, half of the answers are given by a person himself. So I don't think that you will have any blank on this. And let me tell you that the way you are asking for answers about the concepts of the Quran, it is not so easy to give answers. Because the concepts of the Quran are scattered. And one part completes the other part. So this is my advice to you. That you read the Tafseer of our Tahajjud in the Quran. You join us and reflect on these things. And keep these questions in front of you. And while reading, the whole atmosphere is created. And the previous verses and the next verses are going according to it. Then you understand the point. In this way, it is difficult for me to introduce this thing to you like an alien concept.