THE CONCEPT OF AL-JĀR IN THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE QUR'AN (A STUDY OF MAUDU'I INTERPRETATION)

KONSEP AL-JĀR PERSPEKTIF AL-QUR’AN (KAJIAN TAFSIR MAUDU’I)

Abstract

This study discusses al-jār by tracing and analyzing the verses that use the term jawara in the Qur'ān. The objectives of this study are, 1) to analyze the nature of al-jār in the Qur'an; 2) to analyze the form of al-jār in the Qur'an; and 3) to know the urgency of al-jār in the Qur'an. This research is a qualitative library research. This research uses a tafsir approach and a sociology approach. The data collected and analyzed based on the steps of mauḍū'ī interpretation. The results show that, 1) The term al-jār with its various derivations occurs 13 times in the Qur'an. Al-Jār is a helper, protector or a close person. Neighbors are called al-jār because in neighborly life they should help each other and help each other, especially when they are in trouble; 2) There are several forms of the meaning of al-jār in the Qur'an. In addition to meaning neighbor, al-jār also means protecting and helping, tolerance, side by side and deviation; and 3) The functions of the verses of al-jār in the Qur'an include a) commanding to treat neighbors well; b) encouraging mutual help and tolerance; and c) showing the power of Allah swt that there is no protector and help except from Him.