Qur'anic anthropology, as a branch of divine sciences, investigates the human being in relation to the cosmic order and the Hereafter. This science, relying upon the verses of the Holy Quran, analyses humanitys position in the mundane world and its ultimate destiny in the afterlife, delineating the paths to salvation. This treatise, through a systematic rewriting of the presented lectures, provides a scholarly and coherent text for researchers and academic audiences. All details and key points of the lectures are elaborated thoroughly within a scientific structure, employing an exalted and academically appropriate language. The orderly division, specialised subheadings, detailed conclusions, along with refined allegories and metaphors, transform this work into a rich and engaging text.
This section, connected to prior discussions on the intermediate life, analyses the reason for resurrection and the necessity of divine justice from the perspective of the Holy Quran.
Divine justice, like a steadfast pillar, necessitates the emergence of another realm for the fulfilment of rights, a place where no right is infringed upon, even by the weight of a mustard seed.
"And We place the scales of justice for the Day of Resurrection so that no soul will be treated unjustly at all. And if there is [even] the weight of a mustard seed, We will bring it forth. And sufficient are We as accountant."
(Al-Anbiya: 47)
This verse, by emphasising the setting of scales of justice on the Day of Resurrection, points to the necessity of another realm for the fulfilment of rights. The mundane world, despite all its order, cannot establish complete justice; hence, the Resurrection is a realm wherein God Himself guarantees the execution of justice. This argument is acceptable not only for theists but also for those who consider the cosmic system as automatic.
Denial of the Hereafter, akin to neglecting the best cosmic order, leads humanity towards misguidance. Religious knowledge must guide humans to comprehend the necessity of resurrection and prepare for it.
The Resurrection is a realm where divine justice is perfectly realised. This section invites humanity to believe in the Resurrection and to prepare for it.
This section, linked to the discourse on divine justice, analyses the terrifying nature of the Resurrection and its impact on humans from the Quranic viewpoint.
The Resurrection, like a vast and dreadful scene, exposes humanity to the naked truth of their deeds, causing even mothers to be distracted from their children.
"The Day you see it, every nursing mother will be distracted from that [child] she was nursing, and every pregnant woman will abort her pregnancy, and you will see the people [appearing] intoxicated while they are not intoxicated; but the punishment of Allah is severe."
(Al-Hajj: 2)
This verse, describing the dreadfulness of Resurrection, refers to the grandeur of that day. Mothers, overwhelmed by fear, forget their children, and humans appear as bewildered drunkards before the divine punishment. Only the friends of God are immune to this dread, having surrendered all for Gods cause.
Neglecting the Resurrection, akin to falling into the snare of this world, prevents humans from preparing for the Day of Reckoning. Religious knowledge must lead humans towards reverence of the Resurrection.
The Resurrection is a terrifying day from which only the friends of God are safe. This section calls humanity to avoid negligence and prepare for the Resurrection.
This section, connected to the discourse on the terrifying nature of Resurrection, analyses the human conflict with the self on the Day of Resurrection from the Quranic perspective.
On Resurrection, humans, like lost travellers, contend with their own souls and answer for their deeds.
"The Day every soul will come disputing about itself, and every soul will be fully compensated for what it did, and they will not be wronged."
(An-Nahl: 111)
This verse refers to the human struggle with the self on the Day of Resurrection. Humans arise to defend themselves against their deeds; however, divine justice grants the reward of every action in full measure.
Self-deception, like a veil over the truth, prevents humans from confronting their own deeds. Religious knowledge must guide humans towards self-awareness and accountability.
Humans contend with their souls on the Day of Resurrection and must answer for their deeds. This section calls humanity to self-awareness and preparation for the Day of Reckoning.
This section, connected to the discourse on the self-struggle, analyses the immaculate precision in the reckoning of Resurrection from the Quranic viewpoint.
The reckoning of Resurrection, like an exact scale, dissects human deeds into the minutest particles so that the truth of every action becomes evident.
"And you will see every nation kneeling [from fear]; every nation will be called to its record: Today you will be recompensed for what you used to do."
(Al-Jathiyah: 28)
