النظرة المادية للحياة و علاجها في ضوء سورة الزخرف : دراسة موضوعية

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This article aims to address the materialistic view of life in the light of Surat Alzukhruf.

The study employs the inductive deductive approach.

In the introduction, the researcher introduces the names of Surat Alzukhruf, the number of its verses, its merit, the relationship between the beginning and end of it, the relationship between the title and the content, and the reason for choosing this particular title.

The first section discuses the reality of the concept of materialism from the view of the unbelievers as portrayed in Surat Alzukhruf through the story of Mohammad (PBUH) with the unbelievers of Mecca, as well as in the story of Moses (PBUH) with Pharaoh as explained in the Surah.

The materialists’ characteristics were discussed including: their mockery and laughing at the righteous people, ignorance, blind imitation of their fathers, their description of the truth as magic or falsehood, over-exaltation of leaders and elders, bad companionship, and excessive arguments.

The second section presents how materialism was addressed in the light of Surat Alzukhruf, through: explaining the true criterion of superiority as portrayed by the Surah, like being thankful to the blessings of Allah, glorifying Him, belief that all matters belong to Him, and that His mercy is better than what is on earth, forsaking imitation and following the example of the Prophet Abraham’s rejection of his father, righteous companionship, knowing the true bliss as portrayed in Surat Alzukhruf, explaining the ends of the materialists in this world and in the Hereafter, and avoiding arguing with them.

The study employs the inductive deductive analytical approach.

The study concludes with clarifying the reality of the materialistic view of life through Surat Alzukhruf and how to address it.