Journal of Interreligious Studies on the Quran and the Bible

Journal of Interreligious Studies on the Quran and the Bible

A Comparative Study of Paths to Tranquility in the Holy Qur'an and the Testaments

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Masoumeh Taghizadeh 1
Ali Hasannia 2
1 MA of Qur'an and Hadith Studies, Shahed University, Tehran, IRAN.
2 Associate Professor, Department of Qur’an and Hadith Studies, Shahed University, Tehran, IRAN.
10.22034/qb.2025.2055601.1036
Abstract
Tranquility is a fundamental human need addressed in Abrahamic religions, including the Holy Qur'an and the Testaments. This research aims to identify paths to tranquility in the Holy Qur'an and the Testaments using a descriptive-analytical method with a comparative approach. The study reveals that the Holy Qur'an presents 21 methods, the Old Testament 11, and the New Testament 8 methods as tranquility-inducing factors. Faith in God, prayer and supplication, reliance on God, procreation, and benevolence are common themes emphasized in all three sources. The Qur'an specifically emphasizes returning to one's innate nature (Fiṭrah), devotion to God and divine guardians, following divine guidance, ritual prayer, piety, remembrance of God, repentance, proper nutrition, utilizing religious symbols and art, companionship with believers, and maintaining family ties. The Testaments uniquely mention justice and fairness, religious festivals, nature, trustworthiness, wine, and music as tranquility-inducing factors. In conclusion, the approaches presented in the Holy Qur'an for achieving tranquility are more comprehensive, aligned with human nature and intellect, and offer genuine tranquility in both this world and the hereafter.
Keywords
Holy Qur'an
Old Testament
New Testament
Abrahamic Religions
Paths to Tranquility
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