History in the Holy Qur'an: From Event's Logic to Laws' Logic

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This article begins with the premise that the Holy Qur'an does not simply transport the reader from one event to another, but rather from event to precedent; that is, from specific occurrences to the underlying principles that govern them.

 Therefore, chronological order and historical details are not the central focus of the Qur'anic discourse; the aim is not to reconstruct the past exactly as it happened, but to cultivate an awareness that comprehends the recurring patterns of history.

In this context, this article seeks to reread history in the Qur'an as a tool for understanding, demonstrating how the Qur'anic past becomes a mirror through which humanity can envision its present and future. From the Qur'anic perspective, history is a human experience that highlights that injustice, arrogance, reform, and faith are not merely moral values, but active forces that shape the destinies of societies and guide their course. From this standpoint, the shift from the logic of events to the logic of divine laws transforms humanity's view of history, making it a field for understanding and responsibility, not simply a memory of past events.

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