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Title :

Operationalising the Amazing Qur’ān: Yoruba Muslim Clerics in Focus

Authors :

Adeoye Tawaliu Oriowo, Akanni Akeem. A & Abdus-Salaam, Khidir Adigun

The Qur’ān is a uniquely sacred text of divine origin, unparalleled among other scriptures attributed to divine revelation. One of its distinctive features lies in the multiplicity of functions it performs and the diverse purposes it serves in guiding human conduct. It is a comprehensive source from which Muslims derive guidance on worship, ethical norms for regulating human behaviour, legal principles for harmonizing social life, and solutions to the manifold challenges of existence. Since the prophetic era, Muslims have consistently applied the teachings of the Qur’ān across various dimensions of life, whether personal or communal, physical or spiritual, albeit with some variations. The practice of turning to the Qur’ān in times of difficulty, either for temporary relief or permanent solutions, remains widespread among Muslims of all generations, likely due to its historical significance and divine origin. In light of this, the operationalisation of the Qur’ān among contemporary Muslims warrants critical examination to ensure alignment with the fundamental purposes for which it was revealed. This paper aims to investigate the ways in which the Qur’ān is being operationalised by contemporary Yoruba Muslim clerics, and how this usage may be further streamlined in accordance with core Islamic principles.