مفهوم جديد للوحي والمعراج الروحي: عندما يلتقي الفكر بالأسطورة_ المفكر فراس السواح مع د. ألفة يوسف

Key Takeaways

• The Quran does not explicitly define revelation, suggesting it transcends linguistic expression and is beyond human comprehension.
• Revelation is understood as a human and spiritual experience, potentially originating internally or externally, connecting humanity to a divine source.
• The traditional depiction of Gabriel's physical presence during revelation is questioned, suggesting Gabriel might represent God's active presence rather than a literal angel.
• The concept of Gabriel as God's active presence in the world offers a way to understand divine communication without direct contact with the divine essence.
• The 'predicament of prophecy' lies in the prophet's challenge to translate divine meanings received internally into clear, understandable human language.
• The Quranic revelation may involve receiving divine meanings in the heart or mind, which the prophet then articulates, rather than hearing audible words.
• The author's approach is inductive and personal, drawing insights from extensive study of ancient world religions, particularly those of the ancient East.