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Oral Session 15: Negotiating Identity in Cultural, Religious and Digital Contexts Location: Amphitheatre II (KEDEA) Session Chair: Prof. Takashi Iba, Keio University | |
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Quranic Narratives Within The Framework of Dialogical Self Theory: Repositioning and Identity Construction In An Age of Uncertainty IDEIS, Netherlands, The Narratives, which comprise nearly two-thirds of the Qur'an, represent profound textual sites illustrating the perennial struggle between truth and falsehood. Beyond their theological significance, these Qur'anic narratives—when examined through the lens of Dialogical Self Theory (Hermans & Hermans-Konopka, 2010) —function as pedagogical frameworks. They instruct individuals navigating the "uncertainty" of a globalised society, where a multiplicity of conflicting I-positions often collide, on how to "re-position" the self while maintaining self-integrity. The Prophets, as central figures in these narratives, are portrayed not as monolithic entities but as multi-voiced selves engaged in continuous dialogue between diverse internal and external "I-positions" (Hermans, 2012). Conversely, the "oppressive" or "antagonistic" figures within these accounts exemplify the DST concept of "monological self-structures," characterised by the systematic silencing of alternative voices. At the core of each narrative lies a robust act of "counter-positioning" against these dominant monological forces. The transformative agency of the Prophets depicted in these stories stems from their capacity to achieve "repositioning," thereby transcending monological constraints through an intensified internal dialogicality. The scope of this research examines Qur'anic narratives through the fundamental conceptual lens of DST: "I-positions," "counter-positioning," and "repositioning." The analysis focuses specifically on the stories of Abraham, Joseph, and Moses, where dialogical conflicts and transformations of the self are most manifest. Furthermore, the study highlights the pedagogical value of the "repositioning" strategies offered by Qur'anic narratives for individuals facing identity and selfhood crises in contemporary society. Utilising document analysis, a qualitative research method, this study scrutinises the mechanisms of "self-positioning," "positioning," "counter-positioning," and "repositioning." These core DST concepts are analysed through a systematic textual examination of the selected prophetic narratives. | |