<![CDATA[This study is motivated by the phenomenon of the functional reception of the Qur'an within society, specifically the use of certain verses for the purpose of *tabarruk* (seeking blessings). The research focuses on the practice of reciting Surah At-Talaq verses 2–3—commonly known as the "Thousand Dinar Verse" (*Ayat 1.000 Dinar*)—by the Al-Ashriyyah Nurul Iman Student Alumni Association (*Ikatan Keluarga Santri*) in Wonosobo. This practice represents a *pesantren* (Islamic boarding school) tradition maintained by alumni amidst the dynamics of their socio-economic lives. This is a field research study employing a qualitative-sociological approach. Data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews with community administrators and members, and documentation. Karl Mannheim’s Sociology of Knowledge theory was utilized to analyze the expressive, objective, and documentary meanings of the practice, alongside the "Living Qur’an" approach. The results indicate that the practice—carried out consistently, both individually and collectively during routine gatherings, following specific procedures (*kaifiyah*) authorized by the *pesantren* leader—holds three dimensions of meaning for the alumni community: (a) Objective Meaning, viewed as an obligation to fulfill a teacher's recommendation; (b) Expressive Meaning, serving as a source of inner peace and a means to seek abundant sustenance (an economic solution); and (c) Documentary Meaning, acting as a cultural identity that distinguishes the Nurul Iman alumni community from others. The social impact of this practice includes strengthened solidarity among alumni (mechanical solidarity) and the creation of collective spiritual support in facing life's challenges in the Wonosobo region.]]>
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