In the Quran, Fitrah refers to the natural state or inclination of human beings towards the worship of God. It is considered the innate disposition or primordial nature of humans.
According to Islamic belief, every human being is born with an innate sense of morality and a natural inclination towards recognizing the existence of a higher power. The concept of Fitrah is often associated with the idea that human beings are born with a pure and untainted nature, and it is the influence of society and culture that can corrupt this nature.
The Quran mentions the concept of Fitrah in several verses, including:
"So direct your face toward the religion, inclining to truth. [Adhere to] the Fitrah of Allah upon which He has created [all] people. No change should there be in the creation of Allah. That is the correct religion, but most of the people do not know." (Quran 30:30)
"Then set your face upright for religion in the right state – the nature made by Allah in which He has made mankind. There is no altering of Allah’s creation; that is the upright religion, but most people do not know." (Quran 30:30)
"Who is better in religion than one who submits himself to Allah while being a doer of good and follows the religion of Abraham, inclining toward truth? And Allah took Abraham as an intimate friend." (Quran 4:125)
These verses emphasize the importance of following the natural inclination towards recognizing and submitting to God, as it is considered the correct and upright way of life.
"So direct your face toward the religion, inclining to truth. (Adhere to) the fitrah of Allah upon which He has created (all) people. No change should there be in the creation of Allah. That is the correct religion, but most of the people do not know." (Quran 30:30)
"And who is better in religion than one who submits himself to Allah while being a doer of good and follows the religion of Abraham, inclining toward truth? And Allah took Abraham as an intimate friend." (Quran 4:125)
"Say, "Indeed, my Lord has guided me to a straight path - a correct religion - the way of Abraham, inclining toward truth. And he was not among those who associated others with Allah." (Quran 6:161)
"Abraham was neither a Jew nor a Christian, but he was one inclining toward truth, a Muslim [submitting to Allah]. And he was not of the polytheists." (Quran 3:67)
These verses highlight the idea that all humans are created with an innate inclination towards the truth and the worship of Allah. This is the fitrah that Allah has placed within us. The concept of fitrah is closely related to the idea of monotheism, which is the belief in the oneness of God and the rejection of all forms of polytheism. The fitrah is the natural inclination towards this belief in the oneness of God.
"So direct your face toward the religion, inclining to truth. [Adhere to] the fitrah of Allah upon which He has created [all] people. No change should there be in the creation of Allah. That is the correct religion, but most of the people do not know." (Quran 30:30)
"Say, 'Indeed, my Lord has guided me to a straight path - a correct religion - the way of Abraham, inclining toward truth. And he was not among those who associated others with Allah.' Say, 'Indeed, my prayer, my rites of sacrifice, my living and my dying are for Allah, Lord of the worlds. No partner has He. And this I have been commanded, and I am the first [among you] of the Muslims.' Say, 'Is it other than Allah I should desire as a lord while He is the Lord of all things? And every soul earns not [blame] except against itself, and no bearer of burdens will bear the burden of another. Then to your Lord is your return, and He will inform you concerning that over which you used to differ.' Indeed, He is Knowing of that within the breasts." (Quran 6:161-164)
These verses highlight the importance of adhering to the fitrah or natural disposition that Allah has created us upon, and following the straight path of Islam. They also emphasize the oneness of Allah and the importance of taking responsibility for one's own actions.
In summary, the concept of Fitrah in the Quran refers to the innate predisposition or natural state of human beings towards the belief in the existence of God and the recognition of right and wrong. The Quran emphasizes that God has created human beings with Fitrah and has provided guidance to help them maintain and develop this natural inclination towards goodness. Verses in the Quran that mention Fitrah also highlight the importance of following the straight path and submitting to God's will to live a virtuous life.
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