نوع مقاله : پژوهشی
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1 پژوهشگر پسا دکتری علوم قرآن و حدیث دانشگاه فردوسی مشهد(پژوهشگر بنیاد پژوهشهای آستان قدس رضوی)، ایران
2 استادیار گروه علوم قرآن و حدیث، دانشکده الهیات و معارف اسلامی شهید مطهری، دانشگاه فردوسی مشهد، ایران
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The sixtieth verse of Surah Al-Anfal, with its central command to "prepare power" (i'dād al-quwwah) and its introduction of the concept of "hidden enemies" (wa-ākharīna min dūnihim lā taʿlamūnahum), establishes the strategic foundations of security theory in Islam. This research employs qualitative content analysis and a comparative approach to examine exegetical interpretations, exploring the basis of scholarly disagreement on the identity of these enemies and its implications for Islamic security theory.
Findings indicate that the Quranic concept of "power" (quwwah) encompasses broad material and spiritual dimensions. Furthermore, the identification of the "others" with diverse groups—such as Jews, Persians, hypocrites, jinn disbelievers, and all unknown adversaries—highlights the multifaceted, dynamic, and complex nature of threats in Islamic thought. The primary factors shaping these interpretive differences are identified as narrative, linguistic, historical, and theological foundations.
This diversity of opinion underscores key principles within Islamic security theory: uncertainty in the security environment, the necessity of strategic surprise management, the vital role of intelligence, comprehensive preparedness, active and multi-layered deterrence, the importance of internal security, and the inseparable link between security and the economy. The study offers contemporary, practical implications for Muslim societies.
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