Qur'an's emphasis on historical certainties in debates

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Assistant Professor, Department of Islamic Education, Islamic Azad University of Central Tehran Branch

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As the transfer of concepts became more professional and specialized, the term "debate" and its various forms emerged, giving rise to a new profession known as "debate engineering and the examination of its foundations." Historical certainties have received particular attention in Quranic debates, with the Quran identifying definitive history as an essential foundation for such discussions. To write this study, after a thorough review of all Quranic verses and extensive analysis of various sources from both Sunni and Shia interpretations, a novel contribution by highlighting the emphasis on historical certainties in Quranic debates has been made available to the Qur'anic scholars and seekers of the Qur'anic methods for discussion and debate and four of the most significant verses related to this topic are introduced and discussed. The examples provided in this study demonstrate that the Quran explicitly begins the framework for debates by relying on historical certainties and incorporating the opponent's perspective into this framework. The adherence to historical certainties in shaping doctrinal and legal discourses is emphasized. Insisting on issues that contradict established historical events is deemed arbitrary and invalid. Furthermore, debates grounded in definitive history can exemplify the concept of "the best argument" (Jidāl el-Aĥsan). A comparative analysis of the viewpoints of interpreters from both sects indicates a consensus on the foundational role of historical certainties in debates.

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  • Receive Date: 28 September 2023
  • Revise Date: 04 October 2024
  • Accept Date: 20 April 2024
  • Publish Date: 21 December 2024

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