Classical Insights, Contemporary Relevance: Understanding Tafsīr bi-al-Maʾthūr in Qurʾānic Studies
This paper explores tafsīr bi-al-maʾthūr, or tradition-based Qurʾānic exegesis, examining its core elements, interpretive diversity, and relevance in both historical and contemporary contexts. Defined by reliance on the Qurʾān itself, prophetic traditions, and the interpretations of the Companions...
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This paper explores tafsīr bi-al-maʾthūr, or tradition-based Qurʾānic exegesis, examining its core elements, interpretive diversity, and relevance in both historical and contemporary contexts. Defined by reliance on the Qurʾān itself, prophetic traditions, and the interpretations of the Companions and Successors, tafsīr bi-al-maʾthūr is foundational in Islamic scholarship for preserving original meanings of the Qurʾān. However, its dependence on early sources raises questions about its adaptability to current ethical, legal, and social issues within Muslim communities. Through a qualitative analysis, this study investigates primary interpretative methods within tafsīr bi-al-maʾthūr, including tafsīr al-Qurʾān bi-l-Qurʾān, tafsīr bi-l-ḥadīth, and interpretations by the Companions and Successors. The paper reveals how tafsīr bi-al-maʾthūr maintains Qurʾānic authenticity while offering insights into its potential relevance for contemporary applications. This study contributes to Qurʾānic studies by affirming tafsīr bi-al-maʾthūr as both a resilient and adaptable approach, balancing fidelity to foundational texts with interpretive flexibility in modern Islamic discourse.
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| spelling | doaj-art-cb3f58cc103c42ddac458b84b68847ce2025-02-02T07:58:34ZaraUniversitas Darussalam GontorStudia Quranika: Jurnal Studi Quran2527-72512549-92622025-02-019210.21111/studiaquranika.v9i2.12989Classical Insights, Contemporary Relevance: Understanding Tafsīr bi-al-Maʾthūr in Qurʾānic StudiesMd. Mahdi Hasan0Choirul Ahmad1Md. Rafiqul Islam2Indonesian International Islamic University (UIII)University of Edinburgh, UKUniversity of Rajshahi, Bangladesh This paper explores tafsīr bi-al-maʾthūr, or tradition-based Qurʾānic exegesis, examining its core elements, interpretive diversity, and relevance in both historical and contemporary contexts. Defined by reliance on the Qurʾān itself, prophetic traditions, and the interpretations of the Companions and Successors, tafsīr bi-al-maʾthūr is foundational in Islamic scholarship for preserving original meanings of the Qurʾān. However, its dependence on early sources raises questions about its adaptability to current ethical, legal, and social issues within Muslim communities. Through a qualitative analysis, this study investigates primary interpretative methods within tafsīr bi-al-maʾthūr, including tafsīr al-Qurʾān bi-l-Qurʾān, tafsīr bi-l-ḥadīth, and interpretations by the Companions and Successors. The paper reveals how tafsīr bi-al-maʾthūr maintains Qurʾānic authenticity while offering insights into its potential relevance for contemporary applications. This study contributes to Qurʾānic studies by affirming tafsīr bi-al-maʾthūr as both a resilient and adaptable approach, balancing fidelity to foundational texts with interpretive flexibility in modern Islamic discourse. https://ejournal.unida.gontor.ac.id/index.php/quranika/article/view/12989Qurʾānic ExegesisTradition-based ExegesisTafsīr-bi -al-maʾthūrTaʾwīlProphetCompanions |
| spellingShingle | Md. Mahdi Hasan Choirul Ahmad Md. Rafiqul Islam Classical Insights, Contemporary Relevance: Understanding Tafsīr bi-al-Maʾthūr in Qurʾānic Studies Studia Quranika: Jurnal Studi Quran Qurʾānic Exegesis Tradition-based Exegesis Tafsīr-bi -al-maʾthūr Taʾwīl Prophet Companions |
| title | Classical Insights, Contemporary Relevance: Understanding Tafsīr bi-al-Maʾthūr in Qurʾānic Studies |
| title_full | Classical Insights, Contemporary Relevance: Understanding Tafsīr bi-al-Maʾthūr in Qurʾānic Studies |
| title_fullStr | Classical Insights, Contemporary Relevance: Understanding Tafsīr bi-al-Maʾthūr in Qurʾānic Studies |
| title_full_unstemmed | Classical Insights, Contemporary Relevance: Understanding Tafsīr bi-al-Maʾthūr in Qurʾānic Studies |
| title_short | Classical Insights, Contemporary Relevance: Understanding Tafsīr bi-al-Maʾthūr in Qurʾānic Studies |
| title_sort | classical insights contemporary relevance understanding tafsir bi al maʾthur in qurʾanic studies |
| topic | Qurʾānic Exegesis Tradition-based Exegesis Tafsīr-bi -al-maʾthūr Taʾwīl Prophet Companions |
| url | https://ejournal.unida.gontor.ac.id/index.php/quranika/article/view/12989 |
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