Tafsir Readings Continue in Mosaic Thematic Readings Programme

Tafsir Readings, which continue within the scope of Mosaic Thematic Readings Programme, were held on Friday, 22 December under the title of "Body, Appearance and Essence". In the programme, comments on the association of selected verses from Surat al-Tin, Surat al-Sajdah and Surat al-Human with the concept of "Body" were discussed. These comments were enriched with articles from Lacivert Magazine, Yetkin Düşünce Magazine and Bilimevi Kadın Magazine.

In the session, Rabia Aldemir's presentation addressed the stereotypes about the body today and the prominence of bodily needs. Aldemir said, "It describes 'Ahseni Takvim' as being equipped with the best qualities as external and internal, material and mental, essence and body, and having the most beautiful form. The bodily needs, impulses and intellectual activities that make up the human personality are an inseparable whole." Aldemir emphasised the complex structure of human beings.

Aldemir also discussed the concept of "Kamil human". According to him, a kamil human being is a being who does not reject the characteristics of humanity, who does not set priorities entirely for the soul or the body, and who harbours physical, mental and spiritual integrity in his/her nature.