Continuity of the meaning and vision of the verses "Khilafah verse and Amanat verse" in the Qur'an with the focus of the "Nature verse" and the inference of its educational implications.

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Assistant Professor, Department of Theological Education, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran.

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran

3 Department of Quran and Hadith Sciences, Arak, Central, Iran.

Abstract

The Holy Quran is a coherent and harmonious text that encompasses interrelated knowledge and themes. By examining the connections between verses, we can gain deeper insights into their meanings. This study employs a descriptive-analytical approach to explore the relationships among the verses of nature, Khilafah, and Amanat. The primary aim of this research is to derive the educational implications of the Ayah Fitrat, which serves as a foundational element of education. The findings indicate that, based on the levels of semantic continuity within the Quranic verses and their respective contexts, verse 30 of Surah Ar-Rum (the verse of nature) serves as a link to verse 30 of Surah Al-Baqarah (the Khilafah verse) and verse 72 of Surah Al-Ahzab (the Amanat verse). The analysis reveals that both the offering of Khilafah and the acceptance of Amanat stem from a shared truth. The concept of Khilafah represents an ascending trajectory, while the acceptance of trust reflects a descending arc, illustrating an evolutionary process that aligns with the intrinsic identity of human nature. Furthermore, the semantic coherence among these three verses suggests that the ultimate goal of education is to attain the status of divine caliphate and to manifest divine attributes. Consequently, this study highlights principles such as human trainability, nature-based education, recognition of individual differences, phased and sequenced learning, prioritization of cultivation over mere education, educational justice, and the creation of equitable educational opportunities.

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  • Receive Date: 31 May 2024
  • Revise Date: 22 October 2024
  • Accept Date: 23 September 2025
  • Publish Date: 27 September 2025

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