Articles by Zahra mohagheghian
Quran and Hadith Studies, 2021; 53(2): 175-198. doi: 10.22067/jquran.2021.61755.0
Quranic Sciences and Tradition, 2021; 53(2): 461-441. doi: 10.22059/jqst.2020.302712.669515, 2020
Journal of Qur'anic Interpretation and language, 2022; 10(1): 213-232. doi: QURAN-2110-3045(R1)
Historical Sciences Studies, 12(2), 111-130
Al-Lat, al-Uzza, and Manat are among the Arabian ideas which are mentioned in the Quran and which... more Al-Lat, al-Uzza, and Manat are among the Arabian ideas which are mentioned in the Quran and which, throughout history, have been studied by many scholars. While the common idea is that these goddesses are "daughters of Allah" or "Banat Allah," in the vast majority of the early Islamic sources, such a identifiation is not attributed to them and even the daughters of Allah have mostly been specified as angels. This study examines the nature of these goddesses and their relationship with the idea of "daughters of Allah". Considering pre-Quranic sources as well as the verses of the Quran, this study conducts a critical reading of the early Islamic literature.The most important questions are as follows: who are al-Lat, al-Uzza, and Manat? How are they introduced in pre-Quranic sources, the Quran, and the early Islamic sources? What is the relationship between these Arabian goddesses and the idea of "daughters of Allah" in each of these sources? And how these sources help us to understand the nature of these deities? The findings of this study indicate that although the Arabian goddesses are not referred to as "daughters of Allah" in the Quran and pre-Quranic sources, given the contradictions and differences in the early Muslims Material, this belief can be considered possible among pre-Islamic Arabs.
The present article tries to study the original functions of the three Arabian goddesses (i.e. a... more The present article tries to study the original functions of the three Arabian goddesses (i.e. al-Lat, al-Uzza and Manat) in Pre -Islamic sources, and then it follows the extent of their reflection in Islamic sources.
In this article, I have discussed that the rejection of the goddesses al-Lat, al-Uzza and Manat i... more In this article, I have discussed that the rejection of the goddesses al-Lat, al-Uzza and Manat in the Quran is primarily due to (jealousy or) the zeal of Allah, who can not tolerate any counterpart beside himself, male or female, (lā ʾilāha ʾillā Allāh), as in the Bible this zeal is repeatedly stated. .
literary- Quranic Research, 2020
The interdisciplinary studies of the Qur’an suffers from the ambiguity of terms and a lack of con... more The interdisciplinary studies of the Qur’an suffers from the ambiguity of terms and a lack of consensus among scholars about them. "Mythological Allusion" is a branch of literary criticism which is even more challenging because of its relation to religious texts on the one hand and with myths on the other.The present paper aims to provide an exact definition of "Mythological Allusion" as a term within literary stylistics and the science of rhetoric and then to discuss its various applications in the exegetic and scientific tradition of Muslim scholars. This study answers the following questions 1-What is the term "Mythological Allusions", and what status it has in the literary studies of the Qur’an? 2- Is it possible to find equivalents or substitutes for this term within the exegetic tradition of Muslims and Qur’anic scholars, and how are they different from each other? The findings suggest that mythological allusion in the Qur’an, regardless of its long history and significance in literary studies, scrutinizes the rhetorical level of the religious texts and can be traced in Muslims' traditional rhetoric chiefly via terms such as personification, metaphor, metonymy, pictorial language, etc.
One of the important analytical areas in the study of the Quran is an Archetypal Analysis that in... more One of the important analytical areas in the study of the Quran is an Archetypal Analysis that interprets the themes of the Quran's stories in relation to the psychological and cultural structures of the audience of the Quran. This approach has been most influenced by Jung's theories of the Collective Unconscious and Archetypal Patterns and is considered as one of the important approaches in contemporary literary criticism. The present article seeks to study the dream of the Prophet Joseph by this approach and to discuss its Archetypal Patterns.
The main question in this study is: can we analyze the dream of the Prophet Joseph by the Analytical Psychology and the approach of Jungian Criticism? Then, what do the symbols in this dream mean and why have they been used?
The findings suggest that the prostration of the sun, moon and stars in this dream, derives from the ancient central nucleus of a pattern that can be seen in myths. Accordingly, what is mentioned in the language of this verse, though it is a dream, actually reveals the collective psyche of the Joseph's people and reveals archetypes that were prevalent in the mythical beliefs of the Canaanites and even Arabs in the emergence of the Islam.
Literary Criticism, 2019
Holy marriage in the Quran: An archetypal criticism
Different Interdisciplinary Approaches to the Myth and the Quran's Interaction, 2019
Interdisciplinary studies of myths have been one of the interactions of the humanities in recent ... more Interdisciplinary studies of myths have been one of the interactions of the humanities in recent years, which have created various discourses in numerous sciences such as history, mythology, art, literature, linguistics and etc. Along with these discourses, the scholars of these sciences have simultaneously been able to present theories, methods as well as new definitions and strategies for studying myth. Recognition of these sciences and familiarity with their experts and their ideas has played a very important role in the development of the Quranic studies and has provided new strategies for researchers in the field of religion. Without any prejudice, this paper studies the various possible interdisciplinary studies between myth (in its general sense) and the Holy Qur'an, and then studies the types of interactions between these two domains from the viewpoint of the related sciences. Findings show that, at least four main branches of history, linguistics, literature, and theology can be counted as the most common discourses in this field that have grown and developed in contemporary times. Of course, each of these branches has its own subdivisions, which ultimately make interactive transitions in this area.
'Great Mother' in mythological allusions of the Quran: An Analysis of the Archetype, 2018
Investigating Verbal Similarities of the Qur'an based on Hermeneutic Literary History Approach, 2018
World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2015
hope in islam & Psychology, بررسي ابعاد سه گانه امید در قران و روانشناسی, 2015
Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery research
Heart failure is one of the most important and prevalent diseases that may have negative effects ... more Heart failure is one of the most important and prevalent diseases that may have negative effects on the quality of life (QOL). Today, the promotion of QOL in patients with heart failure is important in nursing care programs. This research aimed to determine the efficacy of hope-promoting interventions based on religious beliefs on the QOL of patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). In this randomized clinical trial (IRCT2014100619413N1) conducted in Isfahan, Iran, 46 adult patients with CHF were selected and randomly assigned to study and control groups. Ferrans and Powers Quality of Life Index (QLI) was completed by both groups before, immediately after, and 1 month after the intervention. For the study group participants and their families, 60-min sessions of hope-promoting interventions based on religious beliefs were held twice a week for 3 weeks. Independent t, repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA), Chi-square, Mann-Whitney, and Fisher's exact tests were adopt...
Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery research
Heart failure is one of the most important and prevalent diseases that may have negative effects ... more Heart failure is one of the most important and prevalent diseases that may have negative effects on the quality of life (QOL). Today, the promotion of QOL in patients with heart failure is important in nursing care programs. This research aimed to determine the efficacy of hope-promoting interventions based on religious beliefs on the QOL of patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). In this randomized clinical trial (IRCT2014100619413N1) conducted in Isfahan, Iran, 46 adult patients with CHF were selected and randomly assigned to study and control groups. Ferrans and Powers Quality of Life Index (QLI) was completed by both groups before, immediately after, and 1 month after the intervention. For the study group participants and their families, 60-min sessions of hope-promoting interventions based on religious beliefs were held twice a week for 3 weeks. Independent t, repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA), Chi-square, Mann-Whitney, and Fisher's exact tests were adopt...
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In this article, I have compared Ja'far Nekonam 's views on the interpretation of the scientific ... more In this article, I have compared Ja'far Nekonam 's views on the interpretation of the scientific statements of the Qur'an with traditionalists such as Mohammad Ali Rezaee Isfahani who believe in the Scientific Miracle in the Qur'an.
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Articles by Zahra mohagheghian
The main question in this study is: can we analyze the dream of the Prophet Joseph by the Analytical Psychology and the approach of Jungian Criticism? Then, what do the symbols in this dream mean and why have they been used?
The findings suggest that the prostration of the sun, moon and stars in this dream, derives from the ancient central nucleus of a pattern that can be seen in myths. Accordingly, what is mentioned in the language of this verse, though it is a dream, actually reveals the collective psyche of the Joseph's people and reveals archetypes that were prevalent in the mythical beliefs of the Canaanites and even Arabs in the emergence of the Islam.
The main question in this study is: can we analyze the dream of the Prophet Joseph by the Analytical Psychology and the approach of Jungian Criticism? Then, what do the symbols in this dream mean and why have they been used?
The findings suggest that the prostration of the sun, moon and stars in this dream, derives from the ancient central nucleus of a pattern that can be seen in myths. Accordingly, what is mentioned in the language of this verse, though it is a dream, actually reveals the collective psyche of the Joseph's people and reveals archetypes that were prevalent in the mythical beliefs of the Canaanites and even Arabs in the emergence of the Islam.
Studies of mythology in the Qur'an typically focus on stories involving human characters like Noah, Abraham, and Dhul-Qarnain. However, this book delves into the less explored realm of non-human mythological elements, particularly those related to cosmic bodies, from a gender perspective. It examines gendered mythological motifs such as mother-woman Earth, father-man Sky, father Moon, mother Sun, and Rain as semen, analyzing the Qur'anic evidence surrounding them. The book also explores the role of these archetypes in the collective psyche of the Qur'anic era using C. G. Jung's analytical approach. It challenges the traditional male interpretations that have overshadowed this aspect of the Qur'an, revealing that in the Qur'anic period, sex and sexuality were not deemed indecent or taboo, but rather played a significant role in the cultural and psychological landscape of the era.
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