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An Examination of the Nature of the Relationship Between Sunnah and Quranic Narratives
Abstract
This study examines the relationship between sunnatullāh and Qur’anic
qiṣaṣ in understanding the universal messages of the Qur’an. The scope
of the research includes the meaning of sunnatullāh, its usage in the
Qur’an, the concepts associated with it, and the historical and universal
functions of the Qur’anic narratives. It is emphasized that Qur’anic qisas
are not merely texts that recount historical events; rather, they should be
understood as reflections of sunnatullāh manifested through human
experience in religious, moral, and sociological dimensions. The study
explores how the instructive, admonitory, and guiding aspects of the
qisas relate to the coherence and consistency of the concept of
sunnatullāh. The article employs analytic and thematic methods,
examining the lexical and terminological meanings of the relevant
concepts and evaluating the verses within the overall unity of the Qur’an
by considering their rhetorical context. Both the classical exegetical
tradition and modern interpretive approaches are also taken into
account. The findings indicate that sunnatullāh refers to the immutable
divine laws governing the universe and human societies, while the
Qur’anic qisas illustrate the concrete manifestations of these laws
throughout history. The study demonstrates that the narratives do not
merely convey historical information; they also carry universal messages
applicable to every era and reinforce the universality of the Qur’an when
interpreted alongside the concept of sunnatullāh. Furthermore, the
research highlights that the relationship between sunnatullāh and the
Qur’anic qisas has not been sufficiently addressed as an independent
subject in the existing literature, and therefore aims to fill this gap.
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Details
Primary Language
Turkish
Subjects
Tafsir
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Publication Date
December 15, 2025
Submission Date
September 1, 2025
Acceptance Date
November 18, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 1970 Volume: 12 Number: 24