An Analytical Study of the Concept of Time in the Qur'an, Surah Al-Ashr: Ibn Kathir's Tafsir

Abstract

The Qur'an, as the holy book of Muslims, not only contains spiritual and moral guidance but also touches on aspects of human life, including the values of time. Surah Al-Ashr is a part of the Qur'an, which specifically discusses the value of time and provides in-depth teaching regarding the importance of valuing time in the journey of human life. In the journey of life, time is a very valuable and significant aspect. In the context of the values of a Muslim's life, the Qur'an, as the main guideline, provides instructions regarding how humans should view and utilize time. One surah that explicitly highlights the value of time is Surah Al-Ashr. This study will analyze the time value in the Qur'an, especially in Surah Al-Ashr, by considering the views in "Tafsir Ibn Kathir. Tafsir Ibn Kathir is one of the famous tafsir works that provide an in-depth understanding of the verses of the Qur'an. In this Tafsir, Ibnu Kathir investigates the meaning and wisdom contained in Surah Al-Ashr, focusing on the value of time revealed.