The Beginning of Creation: Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him and His Household): A Semiotic Reading in Exegetical Narratives

Abstract

In the field of interpreting the Quran, there has been ongoing debate about the meanings of certain terms. Scholars who engage in the process of understanding these terms have not been able to agree on a consistent framework. They have not reached a common understanding of the key meanings, leading to frustration among researchers trying to decipher the Quranic text. One such term is the singular noun "al-Asma" (the names), which was divinely taught to Adam. Similarly, "al-Kalimat" (the words) encountered by Adam played a crucial role in his repentance, choices, and decisions. Different terms in the Quran present various signals or possibilities for interpretation. This research aims to shed light on interpretative narratives referenced by hadith narrators and used by commentators to assess their reliability. Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his family, is particularly crucial in this examination. The study carefully examines these perspectives, seeking to understand their implications according to highly regarded interpreters. It takes an objective viewpoint to reconcile the diverse meanings that characterize the reality of Muhammad in both the earthly and unseen realms. Additionally, the research aims to uncover the mysteries surrounding this personality, intended by its Creator to be the focal point of existence—a secret among the profound mysteries of creation.

Keywords:

The Prophet Muhammad in the Quran, Narrations of Interpretation, Quranic Semantics

researcher
  • - Prof.Dr. Sabah Idan Hamoud Al-Abbadi
university
  • - Department of Arabic Language / College of Education / University of Maysan, Iraq

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