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Spiritual Transformation and Moral Exemplars: An Analysis of Female Figures in Qur’anic Narratives Pratama, Yolan Hardika
AN NUR: Jurnal Studi Islam Vol. 17 No. 1 (2025): January - June
Publisher : Institut Ilmu Al-Qur'an (IIQ) An-Nur Yogyakarta Komplek PP An Nur Ngrukem PO BOX 135 Bantul 55702 Yogyakarta Tlp/Fax (0274) 6469012. http://jurnalannur.ac.id/

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37252/annur.v17i1.1701

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This study examines the narrative of exemplary women in the Qur’an with the aim of uncovering the moral and spiritual messages embedded in the stories of female figures and their contribution to character education among Muslims. A qualitative approach using library research and intertextual analysis was employed to synthesize findings from various literatures, including classical and contemporary studies. The results reveal that figures such as Maryam, the wife of Pharaoh, the mother of Musa, the Queen of Sheba, the “barren” women, Zulaikha, and the wives of Nuh and Luth, consistently embody values of obedience to Allah, courage, and the inner transformation that is fundamental to faith. Maryam stands out as a symbol of purity and spiritual strength, capable of receiving divine revelation directly, while the wife of Pharaoh demonstrates a personal choice to reject tyranny despite being in a repressive environment. The story of the mother of Musa illustrates sacrifice and fortitude in facing life's trials, whereas the Queen of Sheba provides an example of transformation from worldly power to profound obedience. Furthermore, the narrative of the “barren” women teaches that biological limitations do not hinder Allah's gift in creating life, and the story of Zulaikha reveals the dangers of desire as well as the potential for repentance as a path to spiritual restoration. These findings affirm that the Qur’an provides a comprehensive framework of values, emphasizing the importance of equal rights and responsibilities in building a just and dignified society.
Ḥūr and Qur’anic Beauty beyond Patriarchal Dualism in a Khalīfah–Mīzān Reading Abyad, Habil; Fudola, Intihaul; Arif Al Anang; Pratama, Yolan Hardika
Jurnal Studi Ilmu-ilmu Al-Qur'an dan Hadis Vol. 27 No. 1 (2026): Januari
Publisher : UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/qh.v27i1.7381

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Despite extensive debates on ḥūr in Qur’anic exegesis, the imagery of paradise is still frequently read through patriarchal assumptions that reduce female figures to sensual reward and obscure the Qur’an’s ethical and ecological horizon. This article aims to critique patriarchal readings of ḥūr as feminized paradisiacal reward and to propose a khalīfah–mīzān-guided eco-tafsīr that reorients Qur’anic “beauty” toward gender and ecological justice. The study uses qualitative, text-based research through comparative hermeneutical tafsīr analysis of Qur’anic passages on ḥūr and related ethical principles (khalīfah and mīzān), employing lexical–semantic analysis, close reading, and cross-tafsīr comparison. The findings show that patriarchal interpretations are sustained by an androcentric dualism that separates humans from nature and legitimizes domination, whereas a khalīfah–mīzān framework enables a relational reading that affirms women’s subjectivity and shifts beauty away from commodification toward ecological intimacy. Overall, this approach offers a text-grounded pathway for reading paradise imagery as an ethical horizon that integrates gender justice with ecological responsibility.