Integration of method and purpose in Quranic stories A reading of the methodological characteristics and their application to the story of Dhul-Qarnayn in light of the directives of Ahl al-Bayt

Abstract

This research aims to study Qur’anic stories from the perspective of integration of method and purpose, and links the structural and narrative characteristics (method) with educational and faith-based goals (goal). The research is based on the hypothesis that Qur’anic stories, which occupy a third of the Qur’anic content, represent an essential divine means of guidance and direction, far from being merely a work of art, and this integration is achieved in light of the directives of Ahl al-Bayt.

Research Methodology: The research structure was divided into three main topics:

The first requirement (theoretical framework), the second requirement (the applied model), and the third requirement (lessons and results): Dealing with the lessons and lessons learned from the story of Dhul-Qarnayn, and linking them to the educational directives of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) in building an effective personality