Comparative Interpretation of the Words Kalimah and Shajarah Journal Article

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Abstract: Kalimah (Word) and Shajarah (Tree) are among the words whose application in sacred texts, especially the Quran, has been in various meanings (both literal and metaphorical). One of the instances of the application of the word Kalimah is its use regarding Jesus (AS), which is observed both in the Quran and in the Gospel; the main axis of discussion in this article is what the suitability of such an application is with its literal meaning (regarding this word and similar cases). In expressing these questions, it must be said that the Quran likens "Kalimah Tayyibah" to "Shajarah Tayyibah" and "Kalimah Khabithah" to "Shajarah Khabithah" (Ibrahim/24 to 26), and also in another place, discusses "Shajarah Mal'unah" (the cursed tree). The sky could not bear the burden of the trust They drew a favorable omen in my name, O madman (Hafez) A Cursed Tree Regarding the verse «و اذ قلنا لک انّ ربّک أحاط بالنّاس و ما جعلنا الرؤیا الّتی اریناک الاّ فتنة للنّاس و الشّجرة الملعونة فی القران» (Al-Isra/60), there are many narrations and interpretations that— These interpretations are regarding the following axes: 1- What is meant by the encompassing of the Lord over the people? This means that the narrations are not attempting to state the only instance of the evil tree or the cursed tree, just as the mentioned cases in the meaning of the word 'kalimah tayyibah' and 'shajarah tayyibah' are not its only instances.