The Ten Commandments in Surah Al-An'am, with a focus on Shia interpretations

Abstract

Surah Al-An'am is considered one of the important chapters in the Quran, as it contains the ten commandments that hold great significance in Islam. This research aims to study and analyze these ten commandments in Surah Al-An'am through the Shia heritage of interpretations. These commandments are found in verses 151 to 153 of Surah Al-An'am, listed in the following order:1 .The first commandment: Prohibition of associating partners with Allah.2. The second commandment: Goodness and kindness towards parents. .3. The third commandment: Prohibition of killing children out of fear of poverty.4. The fourth commandment: Prohibition of approaching indecent acts.5. The fifth commandment: Prohibition of killing a soul that Allah has forbidden. 6. The sixth commandment: Prohibition of consuming the property of orphans.7 .The seventh commandment: Fulfillment of weights and measures with justice.8. The eighth commandment: Upholding justice.9. The ninth commandment: Fulfillment of covenants and agreements.10. The tenth commandment: Following the straight path. This article utilizes a descriptive and analytical approach to examine the ten commandments in Surah Al-An'am, relying on scholarly works and textual analysis. The content, context, arrangement, and significance of each commandment in the Surah are analyzed, along with clarifying their meanings and practical applications. This study concludes that the ten commandments in Surah Al-An'am encompass important religious and ethical directives in Islam. These commandments reflect values such as monotheism, justice, mercy, cooperation, and kindness