Al-Qisth in the Qur’an According to Sayyid Qutb’s Interpretation (A Study of the Book Fi Zhilal al-Qur’an)

Abstract

This study discusses the meaning of al-Qisth in the Qur’an according to the interpretation of Sayyid Qutb, the subjects and objects of al-Qisth in the Qur’an as explained by Sayyid Qutb, and the relevance of al-Qisth verses to social life. The research employs a qualitative approach in the form of document analysis and is library-based, limiting its activities exclusively to materials available in library collections. The author also applies the thematic (maudhu’i) method to interpret Qur’anic verses related to the topic under discussion. The findings indicate that the meaning of al-Qisth according to Sayyid Qutb encompasses both justice and the avoidance of injustice or corruption. In general, it also refers to placing everything in its proper position, accompanied by the capacity to fulfill one’s responsibilities. The subjects of al-Qisth include Allah SWT, the Prophet, scribes (in matters of debt), and the people of Prophet Shu‘ayb, while the objects include the justice of Allah SWT, transactions (debts), knowledgeable individuals, orphans, adopted children, judges, believers, non-Muslims, measures and weights, humans, and the jinn. The relevance of al-Qisth in social life can be seen in several aspects: treating others with fairness, upholding justice in society, applying justice in economic activities, and ensuring regulation and fairness within the family.