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The Ismail (عليه السلام) & Isaac (عليه السلام) accounts. Comparisons.

Summary Using a decision theory framework, according to the Biblical account Abraham's decision-making is a direct response to a divine command, showcasing a hierarchical obedience. In contrast according to the Qur'anic version Ibrahim's decision-making involves communication and consensus, reflecting a more collaborative form of obedience. Introduction I was having a general chat with GPT4 about social science perspectives on the Qur'an and we ended up at a point where it seemed

Haji 2003

Haji 2003 in Qur'an

Immanent concepts within the Qur'an

The conversation started in relation to the navigation thread, and the focus here is on immanence more broadly Thank you, I wanted to check the following. It is said that the notion of risk is immanent within the concept of trust because in order to demonstrate trust in someone you have to take a risk with them ... Are there any other pairs of concepts within the Qur'an that are more or less explicitly immanent within each other?   The Qur'an frequently presents concepts in p

Haji 2003

Haji 2003 in Qur'an

Ships and the Qur'an and the epistemology of navigation

Summary Ships are an interesting phenomenon that are referred to in the Qur'an on a number of different occasions. For the Arabs at the time of revelation they would likely have been considered as an object that people made and used. The Qur'an points out that the source of the innovation is God and that they are an example of His Mercy. My belief as a layperson is that this supports the contention that Islam is supportive of product innovation. Once we s

Haji 2003

Haji 2003 in Qur'an

Behaviour - semantic relationships vs. thematic links in the Qur'an

Summary  Assessing our behaviour and making modifications to it in order to improve our welfare are significant aspects of human life. I explored this concept with gpt4. In addition to various insights this time the discussion also touched on the distinction between dealing with semantic relationships based on root derivations and those conceptual relationships that are based on more thematic or narrative connections. So, for example, GPT4 identifies the relationship between the r

Haji 2003

Haji 2003 in Qur'an

'Loss' in the Qur'an & associated constructs

Introduction This was an interesting exercise. My initial prompts encouraged gpt4 to focus on the English word 'loss' in the initial root analysis that it did. I had to reset the analysis to focus on the relationship between Arabic words. Summary (partial, a reply to this post will contain the second set of analysis and associated summary) In essence, the interconnectedness of these roots F-Q-D, D-N-Y, and ‘-Q-L in the Qur'an underscores the idea that an excessive focus on the

Haji 2003

Haji 2003 in Qur'an

Qur'an - the epistemology of travel

Summary (TLDR) In summary, while the Qur'an acknowledges various sources and forms of knowledge, the association of "آيات" with travel underscores the value of experiential and observational knowledge. It emphasizes that traveling and exploring the world is not just a physical endeavor but also a deeply intellectual and spiritual journey that offers unique insights and lessons.   Are there any other roots that consistently appear in close proximity (same or neighbouring ayats) to

Haji 2003

Haji 2003 in Qur'an

Mercy and Destruction in the Qur'an

Summary (TLDR) The following is from the conclusions to this exercise: While these are just a few examples, they showcase the interconnectedness of these roots (replacement, destruction and succession) and their themes in the Qur'anic narrative. The roots, while distinct in their primary meanings, often overlap in the broader thematic context, emphasizing the cyclical nature of history, divine justice, and the consequences of human actions. These examples showcase the Qur'an'

Haji 2003

Haji 2003 in Qur'an

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