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Has the Quran precisely delineated the form and dimensions of the celestial maidens bosom?
A video featuring an Arab cleric has been making rounds on social media. In this video, the cleric asserts that a verse from Surah An-Naba (Chapter 78) in the Quran provides a detailed description of the physical attributes of the celestial maidens. He goes so far as to claim that even the size of their breasts has been precisely outlined.
Remarkably, the cleric’s discourse centers entirely on a mere two-word verse, constructing an argument that, while echoed in numerous translations and interpretations, finds its foundation in this solitary phrase. One might genuinely wonder: do this Arab individual and others professing expertise in Arabic and the Quran not comprehend the nuanced meanings of these words, or do they lack the ability to decode them accurately? The answer is clear – they are indeed capable. Then, what impels them to adopt such perplexing assertions?
The fulcrum steering the interpretation of any textual realm remains anchored within the cultural and socio-political backdrop from which the observer hails. Should one find themselves entrenched within a socio-historical and cultural sphere where male dominance is perceived as the norm, and where the notion of Paradise is exclusively tailored for men, the tendency emerges to regard women solely through a lens of physical and sexual objectification, an embodiment of fulfillment for male desires. Inevitably, their interpretation of the Quran gravitates towards a narrative that serves to validate pre-existing convictions. This trend extends to those who likewise adhere to the prevailing patriarchal culture, reinforcing their alignment with these notions and amplifying their misconceptions, fortified by the resonance of analogous v...
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By Dr S A Hamed HosseiniA video featuring an Arab cleric has been making rounds on social media. In this video, the cleric asserts that a verse from Surah An-Naba (Chapter 78) in the Quran provides a detailed description of the physical attributes of the celestial maidens. He goes so far as to claim that even the size of their breasts has been precisely outlined.
Remarkably, the cleric’s discourse centers entirely on a mere two-word verse, constructing an argument that, while echoed in numerous translations and interpretations, finds its foundation in this solitary phrase. One might genuinely wonder: do this Arab individual and others professing expertise in Arabic and the Quran not comprehend the nuanced meanings of these words, or do they lack the ability to decode them accurately? The answer is clear – they are indeed capable. Then, what impels them to adopt such perplexing assertions?
The fulcrum steering the interpretation of any textual realm remains anchored within the cultural and socio-political backdrop from which the observer hails. Should one find themselves entrenched within a socio-historical and cultural sphere where male dominance is perceived as the norm, and where the notion of Paradise is exclusively tailored for men, the tendency emerges to regard women solely through a lens of physical and sexual objectification, an embodiment of fulfillment for male desires. Inevitably, their interpretation of the Quran gravitates towards a narrative that serves to validate pre-existing convictions. This trend extends to those who likewise adhere to the prevailing patriarchal culture, reinforcing their alignment with these notions and amplifying their misconceptions, fortified by the resonance of analogous v...