Year: 2022
Type: article
Abstract: This study aims to discuss the meaning of kafir in the Qur'an.This study uses a qualitative approach by applying the descriptiveanalytical method.The formal object of this research is the science of Qur'anic interpretation.While the material object is the meaning of infidel in the Qur'an.The context of this research is the harmony of religious communities in Indonesia.The results and discussion of this study show that the term infidel in the Qur'an varies, the word infidel is mentioned 525 times and the characteristics of infidel in the form of ism al-fāil are mentioned 175 times, there is also the term kufr which is closely related to the linguistic meaning of kufr but has no relation.meaning with kufr in terms.The Qur'an generally describes the consequences that will be brought by unbelievers such as sin and hell in the hereafter, but does not designate unbelievers in the reality of society, so that scholars differ in opinion when giving the meaning of infidel, even though it is basically an infidel verdict. is the authority of Allah swt.This study concludes that accusations of infidelity to other people or other groups especially those of different religions are a narrow interpretation of the Qur'an and will disrupt the harmony, harmony, and peace of religious life in the context of the state in Indonesia.This study recommends that al-Qur'an study institutions and commentators develop an inclusive interpretation in understanding the meaning of kufr in the multi-cultural context of Indonesia.
Source: Gunung Djati Conference Series
Institution: Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari
Language: English
Subfield: Religious studies
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7217953181