Author
Mahmut Kelpetin
Publication Place
Sira Publications -
Sira Publications
Subject
Journal of Sira Research, 2019-01 (5), p.63-83
Type
kitap
Language
Arabic
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Library
Leitir Library
Library Asset ID
EISSN: 2791-6138, DOI: 10.56288/siyer.706861
Record ID
cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_68a538fe1d224389923507ed02549927
Library Location
DOAJ Directory of Open Access Journals
Notes
This article aims to discuss the idols of Lat, Manat and Uzza mentioned in the Quran, specifically in the Hijaz region. There is very little information in Muslim sources about the political, cultural, social and religious life of pre-Islamic Arabia. In this regard, it can be seen that studies conducted in Western languages are more numerous and more valuable in terms of quality than others. In this, some Western researchers say that in the 19th century. It can be said that his scientific travels to the Yemen region in the 19th century had an impact. The inscriptions and archaeological excavations unearthed as a result of these initiatives and long-lasting scientific activities contributed to the writing of written works that reveal the history of the region. On the other hand, since the states in Northern Arabia were established more recently than those in the South, it has become easier to reveal the history of this place. Besides all these, the discovery of the history of the Hejaz region has been quite slow compared to other regions. There are various reasons for this: The failure to establish strong civilizations in this geography, some difficulties brought by geographical conditions, the delay in the transition to settled life and the inability to conduct archaeological excavations have directly affected the history of the region. For this reason, increasing the number of studies in this field will contribute to the enrichment of knowledge about the period. Despite all these negativities, the area where our resources are richest in illuminating the religious life of the Arabs of the Hejaz region before Islam is Northern Arabia. Especially since trade is one of the main sources of income of the people of the region, it can be said that merchants frequently traveled to the lands of Northern Arabia and brought the experiences they gained here to the Hejaz. Therefore, it can be accepted that the concepts related to religious life originate from here. Muslim sources, Amr b. He states that the Arabs lived their lives depending on the religious tradition of monotheism until Luhay placed the idols in Mecca and its surroundings. However, regarding the spread of idolatry, Amr b. It should not be forgotten that the accuracy of many of the rumors about Luhay is questionable or contrary to historical facts. When the narrations are investigated, it is understood that the people in the region were aware of the idols before Amr. As a matter of fact, Arabs, initially Hz. It is reported that although they adhered to the religious tradition of monotheism brought by Abraham, they began to incline towards idols over time and the number of idols in Mecca reached 360. The efforts of the administrators who had authority in the administration of the city to benefit from the great prestige of the Kaaba among all Arabs were effective in this. Although there are so many idols in Mecca, it can be said that the idols of Lat, Manat and Uzza, which are also mentioned in the Quran, have a special place among them. Essentially, although paganism is a common form of belief, it cannot be said that all of them are the same. In some places, changes have probably occurred under the influence of culture. Therefore, it would be appropriate to take this into account in the evaluations and evaluate the issues that appear to be differences in this way. On the other hand, although the actual places of each of these idols are different, they are represented and accepted in many parts of the Arabian peninsula. The tribes' construction of idol houses inspired by the Kaaba for the idols they accepted as gods was effective in this. In addition to circumambulating the Kaaba, Arabs aimed to show their devotion to their gods and to receive their help and intercession by prostrating, circumambulating, making vows and sacrificing sacrifices in these temples, which they considered sacred. Therefore, Hz. It can be said that in the Age of Ignorance, which coincided with the period when the Prophet was assigned to the duty of prophethood, the people were devoted to their religious traditions and religion encompassed every aspect of life. On the other hand, polytheists opposed Islam by claiming loyalty to the beliefs and traditions of their ancestors, and it was not easy for them to abandon these habits. In this sense, the polytheists Hz. It will be easier to understand the concept of "Ancestor cult" in their rejection of the Prophet's invitation for a long time. As a matter of fact, the narration about the destruction of Uzza confirms this. Khalid b., the temple official and the woman (the devil in female form) who came to destroy Uzza. His opposition to Walid and his struggle with him clearly demonstrated the relevance of religion in social life.
Detaylı Başlık
HİCAZ BÖLGESİNİN MEŞHUR PUTLARI: LÂT, MENÂT VE UZZÂ
