THE CONCEPT OF RELIGION

THE CONCEPT OF RELIGION • Ibadah was defined as worship or reverence, • Deen became synonymous with Dharma, religion, or even just a term equivalent to “Religion” in English. • Taghut began to be translated as idol or devil. As a result, understanding the Quran’s original intent became difficult for people. Therefore, the truth is that because the meanings of these four fundamental terms are unclear, more than three-fourths of the Quran’s teachings, including its true essence, have remained hidden. The shortcomings in people’s beliefs and actions, even after accepting Islam, mainly come from this. Therefore, to clarify the core teachings of the Quran and its true message, it is essential to fully explain the meanings of these terms.” (Quran Ki Char Bunyadi Istilahen, foreword) Following this introduction, the book lays out the “complete meanings of these four terms.” However, as per my study, this very introduction itself casts doubt over the credibility of the rest of the book. Because when it is admitted that a particular meaning of the Quranic verses was derived for the first time in the