Reviewing the Interaction of Prophets and Aristocracy in the Quran (A Case Study of the Hostility of "Mala" towards the Call of Prophet Moses (PBUH))

Abstract

The Quran is the primary source of Islamic faith, providing extensive guidance for its followers in personal and social realms. Acknowledging the existence of diverse social classes, the Quran addresses or admonishes various groups in certain verses. The aristocracy is one of the significant social classes in any society, as its behavior can have both positive and negative impacts. The Quran mentions the term "Mala" 28 times, highlighting it as one of the key concepts of aristocracy. This research aims to employ a descriptive approach, utilizing library research and lexical analysis of the term "Mala." It seeks to understand how the Quran narrates the interaction of this group with the prophets' call and how Quranic scholars have interpreted this narrative throughout history. Findings highlight the influential role of Raghib Isfahani in promoting the commonly understood meaning of the term "Mala" among commentators and other lexicographers. Furthermore, by examining Quranic verses, one can gain insights into the social status of this group, their behavioral characteristics, and the attributes attributed to them in the Quran.

Keywords

• quran
• prophet moses (pbuh)
• mala (aristocracy)
• aristocracy