The Concept of Al-Baraka in the Glorious Qur’an “the Baraka of ‎Beit ‎ِAl- Maqdes” A linguistic and Literary Study‎

The Concept of Al-Baraka in the Glorious Qur’an “the Baraka of ‎Beit ‎ِAl- Maqdes” A linguistic and Literary Study‎

Izzat Faris

moezf@uop.edu.jo

Received : 11-04-2006 , Accepted : 29-08-2006

Language: Arabic

Abstract

The present research is concerned with the study of a sacred word in the glorious Qur`an, i.e., the word Baraka (blessing). A reference has been made to the places where this word occurs in various Suras (chapters). In specific, its form and derivatives as regards Beit Al- Maqdes (Al-Aqsa Mosque). The recurrences are seven Ayas (verses) which the researcher has fathomed in the light of As-Sunna (Traditions) and the resources of language, history and exegesis among others. The researcher has concluded by shedding light on the significance of Beit Al-Maqdes in which Al-baraka is deeply rooted as a mosque, land, man, birds, trees, fruits, plants and stones. He has called for abandoning disappointment and despair from God’s promise and for exerting efforts to liberate the land of Isra’ and Mi’raj (Prophet Mohammad’s night journey and ascension to heaven) from its usurpers by the will of God, glory be to Him.

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