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An Examination of the Historical Development of the Semantic Dimensions of Ghadḍ al-Baṣr
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Abstract: (337 Views) |
| This research investigates the evolution of Quranic exegetes' perspectives on the concept of *ghadḍ al-baṣr* in verses 30 and 31 of Sūrat al-Nūr—the central issue under investigation—and analyzes its transformations from the perspectives of lexical meaning (from mere reduction of gaze to voluntary control), jurisprudential function (from absolute prohibition of forbidden gazing to flexibility in cases of necessity), and social philosophy (from an individual injunction to a mechanism for societal well-being). Employing a historical-comparative analytical method and sampling from Shiʿi and Sunni exegetes selected based on their influence and diversity of approaches, the findings reveal a transition from an initial emphasis on lexical-jurisprudential aspects to psychological prevention and social equilibrium. This evolution has been shaped by cultural-historical factors and aligns with the theory of self-control in psychology. The study's innovation lies in proposing an interdisciplinary framework applicable to religious psychology and the sociology of *ḥijāb* in future research. |
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| Keywords: Ghadḍ al-Baṣr, Evolution of Exegetes' Perspectives, Quranic Exegesis, Gaze, Chastity |
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Received: 2025/11/15 | Accepted: 2026/05/31 | Published: 2026/05/31
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