The Concept of Wisdom in the Qur'an Adis Duderija ( the concept of this article based on SAQIB HUSSAIN’s Ph.D.thesis accessible here ) The concept of wisdom, or ḥikmah , stands as a pillar within the teachings of the Qur'an, offering a lens through which divine guidance can be understood not merely as prescriptive law, but as profound insight into the nature of reality and morality. Far from being a simple synonym for knowledge, ḥikmah in the Qur'an is a multifaceted term that has engaged scholars for centuries, prompting diverse interpretations that reflect its complexity and centrality to the faith. Exploring this concept reveals how the Qur'an synthesises earlier wisdom traditions and articulates a vision of spiritual and ethical understanding that resonates across time. From the earliest attempts at Qur'anic commentary, scholars wrestled with defining ḥikmah . Some early interpreters equated it with the normative practice of prophet Muhammad , ...