-In the Context of Sūrat al-Naḥl-
This book examines the themes and messages of Sūrat al-Naḥl through
a sūra-centred thematic exegesis method. The first part explains tafsīr
and thematic exegesis, then discusses the historical development, classifications,
significance, aims, and methodology of thematic Qurʾānic
studies. It also introduces Sūrat al-Naḥl by addressing its context of revelation,
title, number of verses, occasions of revelation, and relationship
with adjacent sūras.
The second part analyses the sūra under the headings of the signs of
God’s unity and power, tawḥīd, prophethood, the hereafter, and morality.
The verses are interpreted in relation to other Qurʾānic passages,
while Prophetic traditions, reports concerning occasions of revelation,
classical and modern commentaries, lexical works, and sources are
consulted. Within this framework, the book discusses creation, revival,
wisdom, order, revelation, proclamation, miracles, resurrection, judgement,
reward, punishment, piety, gratitude, patience, trust in God, honesty,
justice, and invitation to Islam.
The study shows that the natural phenomena and divine blessings
mentioned in Sūrat al-Naḥl are presented as signs directing human beings
to God’s existence, unity, and power. The central axis of the sūra
consists of affirming tawḥīd, rejecting polytheism, and emphasizing human
responsibility for divine blessings. It establishes a close relationship
between faith and morality by linking blessing with gratitude, belief
in the hereafter with responsible conduct, and religious invitation
with wisdom, gracious counsel, and patience. The book also addresses
the Prophet’s invitation method, relations with non-Muslim groups, fulfilment
of promises, oaths, lawful and unlawful matters, repentance,
social order, and the effects of belief in the hereafter on life.
Keywords: Sūrat al-Naḥl; Thematic Exegesis; Tawḥīd; Divine Blessings;
Morality