Rethinking tadabbur (contemplation) al-Qur’ān through the lens of tajdīd (renewal) approach

Shehu, Fatmir Mehdi and Boudjemline, Bilal (2026) Rethinking tadabbur (contemplation) al-Qur’ān through the lens of tajdīd (renewal) approach. IIUM Journal of Religion and Civilisational Studies, 9 (1). pp. 1-14. E-ISSN 2637-112X

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Abstract

This study seeks to examine the rethinking of Tadabbur (contemplation) through the lens of Tajdīd (renewal) approach, emphasising its appropriate implementation while dealing with Allah (ﷻ)’ Speech, al-Qur’ān, revealed to the Prophet (ﷺ) as a Divine Miracle for all times. Al-Qur’ān was not revealed for the mere recitation and memorisation; rather, its purpose was Tadabbur of its Text in a deep sense, including the application of the extracted rulings to various aspects of life. Its aim is to revisit the concept of Tadabbur al-Qur’ān as practiced by the Prophet (ﷺ), his Ṣaḥābah, and Tābi‘īn, and how it later shifted toward a focus on recitation and memorization, often at the expense of deeper reflection. Descriptive and analytical methods are used in the entire paper. This paper discusses Tadabbur al-Qur’ān and other related terms, Sharī‘ah ruling on it, Mufassirūn’s consensus on its necessity, importance, and purposes, including its effect on Ṣaḥābah and its practical impact on one’s Ῑmān (conviction) and personality. The findings show that through Tajdīd (renewal) approach, Tadabbur al-Qur’ān is apprehended as more than just a mere recitation or textual reading. It becomes a transformative instrument in which al-Qur’ān engages people’s hearts and intellects, enabling them to shape their attitudes, develop their personalities, mature their decisions, and understand their life direction.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Al-Qur’ān, tadabbur, tajdīd, īmān, rethinking
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam > BP100 Sacred books > BP134 Qur'an B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam > BP165.5 Dogma (‘Aqa’id) B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam > BP173.2 Sources of Islam
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Usul al-Din and Comparative Religion
Depositing User:	DR. FATMIR SHEHU
Date Deposited:	30 Jun 2026 10:46
Last Modified:	30 Jun 2026 10:46
Queue Number:	2026-06-Q3823
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/129572

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