Linguistic and ethical dimensions of the Qur’anic term mihrab as an initial framework for the liberation of Bayt al-Maqdis

Lathif, Taqiyah Syamsul Arifin Abdul, Muassomah, Muassomah ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0177-8896 and Rohmah, Galuh Nur (2025) Linguistic and ethical dimensions of the Qur’anic term mihrab as an initial framework for the liberation of Bayt al-Maqdis. Dzil Majaz: Journal of Arabic Literature, 3 (2). pp. 244-264. ISSN 2985-7481

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Abstract

This study examines the linguistic and ethical meanings of the Qur’anic term miḥrāb and its connection to the broader concept of liberation, particularly the liberation of Bayt al-Maqdis. The problem addressed in this research is the limited scholarly attention to miḥrāb beyond its conventional definition as a physical prayer niche, despite its deeper symbolic significance in the Qur’anic discourse. The study aims to clarify how miḥrāb functions as a spiritual, moral, and prophetic category that shapes individual and communal transformation. Using a textual and semantic analysis of four primary verses—Q 3:37, Q 3:39, Q 19:11, and Q 38:21—this research employs ṬāhāʿAbd al-Raḥmān’s theory of al-qirāʾah al-iʾtimāniyyah to explore the ethical trust embedded in the concept. The findings indicate that miḥrāb symbolizes a sacred space of spiritual discipline, moral refinement, and prophetic justice, serving as a formative arena for nurturing rabbānīleadership and spiritually liberated communities. Consequently, the liberation of Bayt al-Maqdis must begin with revitalizing spirituality through the symbolic and ethical dimensions of miḥrāb, rather than relying solely on militaristic approaches. The study contributes a conceptual framework that positions miḥrāb as a foundational paradigm for the civilizational liberation project within Islamic thought

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	mihrab; liberation; Bayt al-Maqdis
Subjects:	20 LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE > 2004 Linguistics > 200409 Arabic Linguistics 20 LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE > 2004 Linguistics > 200409 Arabic Linguistics > 20040902 'Ilmu al-Sharf (Arabic Morphology) 20 LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE > 2004 Linguistics
Divisions:	Faculty of Humanities > Department of Arabic Language and Letters
Depositing User:	Galuh 085257478585 Rohmah
Date Deposited:	31 Dec 2025 14:07

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