DEVELOPMENT
OF THEORETICAL STUDY OF SOCIAL INTERPRETATION (SOCIAL RELATIONS)
Gagah
Daruhadi�
Universitas PTIQ Jakarta, Indonesia
ABSTRACT
This reserach explores the application of Qur'anic
social interpretation in social relations to address the complexity of
contemporary social issues. This research aims to bridge the understanding of
the Qur'anic teachings with their application in daily social dynamics, given
the urgency of increasing social problems. Using a qualitative content analysis
method, this study identifies and explains various social interpretations,
evaluates their relevance in the modern social context, and examines the methodological
differences between classical and contemporary interpretive approaches. The
research focuses on the historical development of social tafsir, the influence
of important figures such as Al-Sayyid Jamaluddin al-Afghani and Muhammad
'Abduh, and the application of tafsir in the context of multiculturalism and
social justice. The results of this study are expected to produce strategies to
promote social harmony through the application of inclusive and adaptive
tafsir. The implications of the research show that a more inclusive
understanding and application of social tafsir can be a solution in facing
modern social challenges.
Keywords: Social
Interpretation, Social Relations, Qur'an, Social Harmony.
Corresponding Author: Gagah
Daruhadi�
E-mail: [email protected]
INTRODUCTION
The theoretical study of social
Interpretation developed in line with the understanding that the Qur'ān is
a sacred text and a dynamic source of social guidance. Social relations, which
include interactions between individuals and individuals, individuals and
groups, and groups and groups, determine the cohesion and functioning of
society. This research recognizes the importance of tafsir and integrates
Qur'anic teachings with today's complex social realities, opening up space to
address modern challenges such as social inequality, discrimination, and
conflict. Given contemporary
social developments, there is a need to identify relevant and applicable tafsir
approaches.
The Qur'an is a comprehensive book that governs human
life. The Qur'an is a guide (hudan) for those who believe and a differentiator
(furqān) between the true (ḥaq) and the false (bāṭil). (Muhammad, 2013).� One of the
most important concerns in the Qur'an is the verses that regulate human
relations (hablu min al-nās), which are called social relations. The
relationship between one individual and another in a community certainly
requires rules and guidelines. Without clear rules and certain boundaries,
human life will certainly experience chaos and destruction. Humans with various
backgrounds and ways of thinking will maintain their respective egoism to
maintain their existence. Therefore, the Qur'an regulates social relations to
create a safe and harmonious life. (Amin, 2022).
In recent centuries, from the 20th century to the
present, a new view of the Qur'ānic teachings has taken shape (Zm, 2024),
والإسلام
مع ظهور
الحركة
الاجتماعية
التي قام بها
السيد جمال
الدين
الأفغاني)
الأسدآبادي (ت
1315هـ) في مصر،
وتلميذه محمد
عبده (ت 1323هـ)،
وقد تبلورت
هذه الحركة في
الاتجاه
الاجتماعي في التفسير
(1)، وتجسدت في
تفاسير
عديدة، مثل:
تفسير المنار
لمحمد رشيد
رضا - وإن
ابتعد مؤلفه في
بعض الموارد
عن أهداف
الأفغاني
وعبده في المنار
(2) - وقد استمر
التفسير
الاجتماعي
على هذا.
المنوال
في جميع
البلدان
الإسلامية،
فكان الشيخ
أحمد مصطفى
المراغي،
في تفسير
المراغى وسيد
قطب في ظلال القرآن
في مصر
And Islam
with the emergence of social movements carried out by Sayyid Jamal al-Din
al-Afghani) al-Asad Abadi (died 1315 AH) in Egypt, and his disciple Muhammad
Abduh (died 1323 AH). Social direction in tafsir (1), and manifested in many tafsir, such as Muhammad
Rashid Reda's Tafsir Al-Manar - although the author deviated in some ways from
the aims of Al-Afghani and Abduh in Al-Manar (2) - and social Interpretation
continued on this path. This happens in all Islamic countries, and it was the
case with Sheikh Ahmed Mustafa Al-Maraghi, in Tafsir Al-Maraghi and Sayyid Qutb
in The Shadow of the Qur'an in Egypt,
والقاسمي
في محاسن
التأويل في
سوريا، والعلامة
الطباطبائي
في الميزان
وآية الله
مكارم الشيرازي
في تفسير
نمونه، وآية
الله الطالقاني
في برتويى از
قرآن في إيران
ومحمد جواد مغنية
في الكاشف في
لبنان. وقد
يقترن
الاتجاه الاجتماعي
مع الاتجاهات
العصرية :
الجهادي
التربوي
الإرشادي،
والتقري ما قد
يؤدي إلى ظهور
الحركات
الثورية
والإصلاحات
الاجتماعية
Al-Qasimi in The Primacy of Tafsir in the Levant,
Allama Tabatabai in Al-Mizan, Ayatollah Makarem Al-Shirazi in Tafsir Namouna,
Ayatollah Al-Talqani in Partoyi Az-Qur'an in Iran, and Muhammad Jawad Mughniyeh
in Al-Kashif in Lebanon. Social trends can be combined with modern trends: A
guide to the education of jihadists and a forecast of what might lead to the
emergence of revolutionary movements and social reforms.
وكان هذا
الاتجاه
المقترن مع
الاتجاهات
العصرية)، من
أكثر
الاتجاهات
التفسيرية
رواجاً في
العصر
الحاضر، في كل
سنة يُعرض
تفسير جديد في
هذا المنهج.
وقد أشار
الذهبي إلى
الاتجاه الاجتماعي
وامتيازاته،
وأشكل عليه
بأنّه يعطي
مساحة كبيرة
للعقل في
التفسير،
ويقوم بتأويل
بعض الحقائق
الشرعية إلى
المجاز.
Combined with modern trends, this trend is one of the
most popular interpretive trends of the current era. Every year, a new
interpretation of this approach emerges. Al-Dhahabi refers to the social trend
and its idiosyncrasies and criticizes it for giving a lot of mind space in
Interpretation and interpreting some legal facts into metaphors, while in
Indonesia, the emergence of Al-Azhar's work with Mufasir Buya Hamka and Tafsir
Al-Misbah by M.Quraish Shihab.
Apart from the advantages and disadvantages of Tafsir
Ijtima'I, Tafsir Ijtima'I is an analysis of how to formulate the problems of
social issues that have been regulated in the Quranic verses so that the Qur'an
as a guide to overcome and deepen the understanding of social relations. It
includes identifying various interpretations of social Interpretation and
explaining how these interpretations can be used to support social harmony by
evaluating their practical application in different contexts. This research aims to find out
and analyze the development of theoretical studies of social Interpretation.
METHOD
This research uses
a multidisciplinary approach, combining library research methods, religious
texts, scientific analysis, and descriptive qualitative research.� Library research is research that uses
library materials related to the discussion in this study, both primary,
secondary, and tertiary materials and materials that can support this
research.� Data will be collected through
a literature review of Qur'anic Interpretation and analysis of related
documents. Data analysis techniques include thematic analysis to identify
patterns and relationships in the text related to social relations and their
Interpretation. Using the qualitative content analysis method, the study delves
into the tafsir literature, from classical to contemporary, and involves in-depth
interviews with tafsir scholars. The analysis focuses on identifying major
themes, methodological comparisons between different tafsir approaches, and
evaluating their practical applications in influencing and improving social
relations.
This comprehensive
approach ensures in-depth research, generates new insights into how social
Interpretation can address current social relations challenges, and provides
practical and relevant recommendations for more effective social policy and
practice. Primary data sources are those obtained directly from the
first/source obtained directly to the researcher without going through
intermediaries, and 80% are scientific journals from the entire bibliography
published in the last 10 years. The other 20% can include articles or research
reports (theses, books, and other related publications). Secondary data
sources, which are data sources obtained by researchers indirectly from the
source, are obtained through the intermediary of other people or other documents.
Secondary data, in this research, is divided into two: magazines, newspapers,
TV, internet, Youtube, and electronic media. Data sources derived from
documents that can complement primary and secondary data, such as dictionaries,
encyclopedias, and cumulative indexes.�
Apart from some of the literature mentioned above, as support,
researchers also refer to various scientific articles, official documents and
the internet.
Data collection is
an effort made to collect or collect various kinds of information that are
relevant and related to the topic or problem that will or is being researched.
At the same time, The data collection technique that researchers use in this
study is a documentation study. Documentation study is one of the methods of
collecting and retrieving data by recording and analyzing existing documents to
obtain a picture or point of view from these documents. Qualitative analysis
uses a case study approach. Data will be collected through a literature review
of Qur'anic interpretations and analysis of related documents. Data analysis
techniques include thematic analysis to identify patterns and relationships in
the text relating to social relations and their Interpretation. Using
qualitative content analysis methods, the research delves into the tafsir
literature, from classical to contemporary, and involves in-depth interviews
with tafsir scholars. The analysis focuses on identifying major themes,
methodological comparisons between different tafsir approaches, and evaluating
their practical applications in influencing and improving social relations.
This comprehensive
approach ensures in-depth research, generates new insights into how social
interpretations can be used to address current challenges in social relations,
and provides practical and relevant recommendations for more effective social
policy and practice. Analysis and Interpretation examine the data collected and
interpret the findings in the context of religious studies. Using this
methodology, the research seeks to provide an objective and informed analysis
of this inherently interdisciplinary topic.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
History of the Development of Social Interpretation
Historical overview of Tafsir Ijtima'i (Al Adabi Al-Ijma'i)
Just as the Qur'ān discusses the beliefs and
regulations required of human beings, it also sheds light on many topics
related to their social and individual lives. This dimension of the Qur'ān
has been around for a long time and was brought to the attention of the muftis
when they discussed verses relating to social aspects with research and
Interpretation.
Matters related to at-tafsir al-ijtima'iyyah, a style of
Interpretation of Ijtima'i in Indonesian with a social community style. Talking
about the history of the emergence of the Ijtima'i style in the early phases of
the concentration of scholars in interpreting the Qur'an is more on the issue
of creed, legal issues, and personal laws (family law than criminal law and
various laws that are more personal). There have not been many studies that
talk about or discussions related to Bill hayatil Ijtima ihwal Ferdi al-insan
so related to social life in society and the individual life of a human being,
meaning both his personal life and social life (Asad, 2023).� As for the
tafsir that focuses on social problems or what we call tafsir al-Ijtima'i, has
only emerged in the last centuries, at least in the category of modern
centuries, and it coincides with the rise of the glory of Islam or what we know
as pan-Islamism (Zm, 2024)"
Origins and Early Influences Social tafsir emerged as a
response to people's need to understand the Qur'ān in a broader context
than just a religious text (Wadud, 2022). The beginnings of social exegesis are often associated
with the rise of reformist thought in the Islamic world, which viewed the
Qur'ān as a source of solutions to contemporary social problems.
The role of Al-Sayyid Jamaluddin al-Afghani and Muhammad
'Abduh Al-Sayyid Jamaluddin al-Afghani and his student Muhammad 'Abduh were key
figures in popularizing social tafsir. They sought to adapt Islamic teachings
to the challenges of modernity, emphasizing the importance of rationality and
science. Their interpretations paved the way for a more dynamic and applicable
interpretation of the Qur'an in addressing social problems (A. Rahman, 2021).
Development and Diversification of Social Interpretation
in a Global Context Over time, social Interpretation has developed and
diversified, with various interpreters from different parts of the world
offering their perspectives (Sara T, 2021). This reflects how different cultural and political
contexts influence the Interpretation of religious texts. Globalization has
expanded the reach of social Interpretation, encouraging intercultural dialogue
and enabling a wider exchange of ideas between Muslims worldwide (Ahmed, 2023).
Criteria for Analysis: The analysis should be systematic
and clear, providing accurate historical context and explaining how social
tafsir has adapted to various challenges. Important details should include the
influence of key figures, changes in methodology, and the global impact of
interpretive shifts in Qur'anic exegesis.
In the context of the historical development of social
tafsir and the role of figures such as Al-Sayyid Jamaluddin al-Afghani and
Muhammad 'Abduh, the discussion is generally not based on statistical data, but
rather on text analysis, historical influences, and ideological
interpretations. The history of social tafsir is generally studied through
literature reviews, biographies of figures, and analysis of their works, not
through statistical data.
However, the importance and influence of social tafsir
can be seen from the adoption and discussion of their ideas in academic
literature and among the wider public, which shows the spread and acceptance of
their concepts across time and geographies. This includes how their thoughts
were accepted and integrated into modern Islamic education, legal reform, and
politics in various Muslim countries. Jamaluddin Al-Afghani and Muhammad Abduh
were important figures in the Islamic renewal movement focused on da'wah and
social aspects. They used several methods in their da'wah activities:
1) Education and the Spread of Knowledge: They established
schools and educational institutions to spread rational and scientific Islamic
thought, emphasizing the importance of understanding Islam in a modern context.
2) Publications and Journalism: Muhammad Abduh and
Al-Afghani actively wrote and published articles and journals discussing
social, political, and religious issues, to enlighten and motivate Muslims to
improve their social and political conditions.
3) Political Activism: Both engaged in political activity,
encouraging Muslims to actively participate in government and society and
challenging foreign colonization and domination.
Their social da'wah priorities include educational
reform, political empowerment, social justice, and reform in religious
practice. Their social activities include education, public discussions, and
the development of Islamic thought appropriate to the challenges of the times (Laila, 2022).
The results of their da'wah include an increased
awareness and understanding of Islam that is more dynamic and responsive, as
well as increased political and social participation among Muslims in various regions
(Haris, 2021). Their role was crucial in shaping the discourse of
reform and modernization in the Islamic world that continued into the modern
era (Sophia, 2022).
Al-Sayyid Jamaluddin al-Afghani and Muhammad 'Abduh tried
to adapt Islamic teachings to the challenges of modernity, meaning that they
tried to integrate Islamic thought with the conditions and problems that arise
in modern society (Nadia, 2023).� This included
encouraging a more rational and scientific approach to religious
Interpretation, emphasizing the importance of science and education, and
understanding and responding to changing social, political, and economic needs.
As such, they try to make Islam's teachings relevant and applicable to new
situations and challenges facing Muslims in their era and beyond.
Jamaluddin al-Afghani and Muhammad 'Abduh managed to
influence many thinkers and reformers in the Islamic world through their
preaching methods that combined rationality, education, and socio-political
activism. Societal responses to their efforts were mixed, with some accepting
the reform ideas enthusiastically. At the same time, others opposed them as too
radical or potentially disruptive to the status quo.
Both nurtured a number of cadres who continued the reform
movement in various regions, including Saad Zaghlul in Egypt and others in
India, Turkey, and Iran. While it is difficult to quantify exactly how many
cadres they succeeded in forming, their influence in popularizing ideas of
reform and social Interpretation is widespread and significant in the history
of modern Islamic thought.
Jamaluddin al-Afghani and Muhammad 'Abduh influenced
various countries in the Islamic world with their reform thinking, especially
in the Middle East, such as Egypt, Iran, Turkey, and the Levant region. Their
modernization and Islamic reform ideas also gained attention in South Asia and
several other countries with significant Muslim communities.
In Indonesia, the influence of their thought was not
immediately felt but had an impact through the wider Islamic reform movement
that encouraged a more rational and open approach to religious Interpretation.
Figures such as Ahmad Dahlan, who founded Muhammadiyah, show the influence of
similar ideologies that favored reform and education as key tools for advancing
Muslim society.
In "Tafsir al-Manar," developed by Muhammad
Abduh and Rashid Rida, the method used is primarily the Maudhu'i (thematic)
method of Interpretation. They focused on specific themes, such as social
relations. They grouped related verses to provide a comprehensive view of how
the teachings of the Qur'an could be applied to address social issues relevant
to modern times (Sani, 2023). This allows them to provide in-depth and applicable
explanations, adapting Islamic teachings to contemporary challenges and needs.
TafsirAl Adabi Al- Ijtima'i,
JamaluddinAl-Afghani and Muhammad Abduh
We believe the Quran can make positive changes toward
happiness in this world and the hereafter. In addition, the Quran is also a
guide to the path approved by Allah. However, reading it must be balanced with
adequate intellectual ability and critical power. It is very important because
the Qur'an must be maintained its purity as a spirit of liberation so that it
always shines brightly for the social life of mankind. Both classical and
contemporary exegetes have taken various approaches in reading the Quran. The
indication is the plurality of interpretations and the variety of styles of
Interpretation often crowd the library in every Islamic university.
Ijtima'i Interpretation is an embryo of a journey of
thought and Interpretation of the Qur'an, along with changes in the paradigm of
thinking about Interpretation. The implication is that the methodology of
Quranic Interpretation is increasingly diverse. The conditions society faces
today are different from those in the classical era. The dialog between local
and global cultures provides new nuances and new challenges for the birth of
methodologies that fit the characteristics of the times.
The reconstruction of the tafsir methodology is necessary
in reviving religious entities to carry out social transformation (Verdiansyah, 2004).� The ijtima'i
tafsir paradigm must begin to be friendly with its era. Do not let the Quran
tend to only be used as an object of reading, memorization, and study rather
than as a fellow subject of change. The transformative spirit of the Qur'an no
longer automatically erupts in every encounter of the Qur'an with its readers (Rofiah, 2004).
Beginnings and Early Influences
Social tafsir emerged as a response to society's need to
understand the Qur'ān in a broader context than a religious text. The beginnings
of social tafsir are often associated with the rise of reformist thought in the
Islamic world that viewed the Qur'ān as a source of solutions to
contemporary social problems.
The role of Al-Sayyid Jamaluddin al-Afghani and Muhammad
'Abduh Al-Sayyid Jamaluddin al-Afghani and his student Muhammad 'Abduh were key
figures in popularizing social tafsir. They sought to adapt Islamic teachings
to the challenges of modernity, emphasizing the importance of rationality and
science. Their interpretations paved the way for a more dynamic and applicable
interpretation of the Qur'an in addressing social issues.
Characteristics of Social Interpretation
Social Interpretation, as stated by Muhammad Ali
al-Ridh��, has several characteristics (Sani, 2023) (Wijaya, 2017), namely:
a. Interpreting verses related to societal issues,
b. Paying great attention to the problems faced by Muslims
today, practicing Quranic verses in contemporary life, and providing solutions
to societal problems by referring to the Quran,
c. It does not pay attention to the tendencies (ittij�h�t)
of philosophy, madhhab, literary uslub and fiqh. It does not make the Quran a
justification for the schools of kalam.
d. Paying attention to the latest directions in terms of
jihad against the enemies of Islam (especially Israel), Western colonialism,
and closer Muslim relations.
e. Pay attention to the teachings of education and guidance,
f.
Giving
a large share to reason and the experimental and exact sciences and taking
advantage of 'aqliyah and il-miah methods in Interpretation,
g. Abstain from false and weak narrations of Israiliyyat,
h. The explanations are simple yet concise and appropriate
to the level of the community,
i.
Paying
attention to doubts and questions about Islam and the Quran raised by opponents
and providing answers to these doubts and questions,
j.
Interpreting
verses that contradict the essence of shar'iyyah, il-miah, and certain
reasoning or considering them as part of the miracles,
k. Mufassirs with this tendency look at verses and
shar'iyyah rulings with a societal overview and do not just look at them from
one angle,
l.
The
mufassirs with this tendency try to avoid taqlid and practice the Quran's
societal rules according to modern society's needs in an easy-to-understand
language style. Examples: Muhammad Abduh, Muhammad Rashid Rida, Tafsir
Al-Manar, Egypt, 1898-1935. Ahmed Mustafa Al-Maraghi, Tafsir Al-Maraghi, Egypt,
1940s. Sayyid Qutb, Fi Zilal al-Qur'an (The Shadow of the Qur'an), Egypt,
1954-1965. Jamal al-Din al-Qasimi, Mahasin al-Ta'wil, Syria, Early 20th
century. Sayyid Muhammad Husayn at-Tabatabai, Al-Mizan fi Tafsir Al-Qur'an,
Iran, 1954. Naser Makarem Shirazi, Tafsir Namouna, Iran, 1990s. Muhammad Jawad
Mughniyah, Al-Kashaf, Lebanon, Mid-20th century. Muhammad Taqi al-Mudarrisi,
Hidayah Al-Qur'an, Not mentioned, 1986. Sayyidah Nasrat Amin (Sayyidah
Isfahaniyah), Makhzan al-ʿIrfan, Not mentioned, 1984. Ja'far al-Subhani,
Manzur Jawid, Iran, Contemporary. Mohsen Qurra'ati, Tafsir Nur, Iran,
Contemporary. Muhammad al-Saduqi al-Thaherani, Al-Furqan in the Interpretation
of the Qur'an, Iran, Contemporary. Sayyid Muhammad Husayn Fadlullah, From the
Inspiration of the Qur'an, Lebanon, Contemporary. B. Azar Al-Shirazi and Sayyid
Muhammad Baqir Hajati, Tafsir Kashaf, Iran, Contemporary. Ibrahim Al-Amili,
Tafsir Al-Amali, Lebanon/Not mentioned, Before 1931. Shams al-Din Ibn
al-Qayyim, Bada'i al-Tafsir, Damascus / Not mentioned, Before 1350. Muhammad
Tahir ibn Ashur, At-Tahrir wa al-Tanwir, Tunisia, 1930-1973. Muhammad Azza
Darwazah al-Nabulsi, Al-Hadith, Jordan / Not mentioned, Before 1980. Sheikh
Makarem al-Shirazi, The Message of the Qur'an, Iran, Contemporary. Abdulmalik
Abdulkarim Amrullah, Tafsir Al-Azhar, Singapore, 1990. M. Quraish Shihab,
Tafsir Al-Misbah, Jakarta, Indonesia, 2002.
The Relevance of Social Interpretation in the Study of Social Relations.
The relevance of social tafsir to the study of social
relations is reflected in its ability to help solve current social problems.
Verses such as Surat Al-Ma'un /107:1-7, which criticizes social behavior that
harms the poor and orphans, and Surat al-Balad /90:12-17 which discusses the
concept of social good, are used as a basis for discussing and implementing the
principles of social justice and solidarity.
The
word of Allh swt in Surah Al-Ma'un / 107: 1-7, as follows,
أَرَأَيْتَ
الَّذِي
يُكَذِّبُ
بِالدِّينِ
فَذَٰلِكَ
الَّذِي
يَدُعُّ
الْيَتِيمَ وَلَا
يَحُضُّ
عَلَىٰ
طَعَامِ
الْمِسْكِينِ
فَوَيْلٌ
لِّلْمُصَلِّينَ.
الَّذِينَ
هُمْ عَن
صَلَاتِهِمْ
سَاهُونَ الَّذِينَ
هُمْ
يُرَاءُونَ
وَيَمْنَعُونَ
الْمَاعُونَ
"Do
you know those who deny the religion?", That is the one who rebukes the
orphan",and does not encourage feeding the poor.", "So woe to
those who pray,, ""who neglect their prayers,," who do
riya',",and are reluctant to give aid."" (al-Ma'un /107:1-7)
The
word of Allh swt in Surat al-Balad /90:12-17, means as follows,
And
what makes you know what is 'aqabah' (the steep path)?((It is) freeing a
slave,""or feeding on the day of famine,""to a near
orphan,""or to a poor person in dire need.""Then he is
among those who believe and exhort one another to patience and exhort one
another to compassion." al-Balad /90:12-17 )
These
verses illustrate the importance of social action in Islam, prioritizing care
for the needy and appreciating human values as part of faith.
How the
Interpretation of the Qur'an can be applied in understanding and addressing
issues of social relations in the modern era, enriching dialogue between
communities and encouraging inclusive social policies, in Surah al-Hujurat /
49: 13. how Humans were created to know each other, and in Surah an-Nisa /4:
135, al-Ma'idah /5: 2, in full see the attachment Table that discusses verses
related to the Interpretation of social relations (Table 1 in the Appendix).
Social tafsir figures and examples, adab al Ijtima'i' style
The following are reviewed several figures or mufassirs
whose works of Interpretation are oriented towards the style of al-adab
al-ijtima 'I (Tanjung, 2014)namely:
a. Muhammad Abduh (1266 AH/1849 AD-1905) and Rasyid Rida
(1282 AH-1354 AH/1935 AD) with their work Tafsir al Quran al Karim (Tafsir al
Manār).
Muhammad
Abduh made this tafsir during the rise of science. His work was given to his
students. The orientation of his tafsir is on the revival of the Islamic
platform; Thinking about Islamic social ideas. Because according to him, it is
religion that overcomes modern difficulties. The movement of Jamaluddin
al-Afgani inspired his intention. Muhammad Abduh taught tafsir at al- Azhar
University, Cairo, Egypt. Many of his students and pupils were attracted by the
lessons he taught. One of them was Muhammad Rashid Ridha. He was very
interested in the descriptions and discussions delivered by this famous
teacher. Muhammad Rashid Ridha was the first to inherit Muhammad Abduh's
knowledge. The results of his efforts are visible in the tafsir which he called
tafsir al-Qur'anul Karim. It is also known as tafsir al Manar. It is named
after the magazine al Manar that he published. His Interpretation begins with
the beginning of the Qur'an and ends with Surah Yusuf /12:101, which reads:
رَبِّ
قَدْ
آتَيْتَنِي
مِنَ
الْمُلْكِ
وَعَلَّمْتَنِي
مِنْ
تَأْوِيلِ
الْأَحَادِيثِ
فَاطِرَ
السَّمَاوَاتِ
وَالْأَرْضِ
أَنْتَ
وَلِنِّي فِي
الدُّنْيَا
وَالْآخِرَةِ
تَوَفَّنِي
مُسْلِمًا
وَالْحِقْنِي
بِالصَّالِحِينَ
"O
my Lord, indeed you have bestowed upon me part of the kingdom and have taught
me part of the ta'bir of dreams. (O Lord) Creator of the heavens and the earth,
You are my Protector in this world and the Hereafter, please send me away in a
state of Islam and join me with the righteous". (Yusuf:/12: 101)
However, he passed away before he could complete this
tafsir. This tafseer is printed in twelve thick volumes. It is a tafseer full
of ma'sur, the sayings of the salaf scholars from among the Companions and the
Taabi'een. It uses the Arabic method and is based on the principles of the
sunnatullah as they relate to society. The verses are explained marvelously. He
lifts the veil on the meanings of the verses with ease. He explains difficult
matters. He rejected the shady influences surrounding Islam that made it his
enemy. Treating the ills of society with the guidance of the Quran. Expanded by
Muhammad Rashid Ridha. The goal of this tafsir is to understand the teachings
of Islam, which is a religion that provides direction for humans to get
happiness in this world and the hereafter.
In addition, the social problems of Muslims that get the
attention of tafsir al Manar is the issue of freedom, such as freedom of
religion, political freedom, as well as heresy and munkarat that infect
Muslims. The following is an example of Muhammad Abduh or Rashid Ridha's
Interpretation in tafsir al Manar:
In general, there is an equally important issue related
to the method of Interpretation of Quranic texts that has become a common
custom, namely the issue of polygamy. 10 The Quran permits polygamy, and the
Quran has set a limit of four wives.
Allah's
words in Surah An-Nisa /4: 3
وَإِنْ
خِفْتُمْ
أَلَّا
تُقْسِطُوا
فِي الْيَتَامَى
فَانكِحُوا
مَا طَابَ
لَكُم مِّنَ
النِّسَاءِ
مَثْنَى
وَثُلَثَ
وَرُبَعَ فَإِنْ
خِفْتُمْ
أَلَّا
تَعْدِلُوا
فَوَاحِدَةً
أَوْ مَا
مَلَكَتْ
أَيْمَنُكُمْ
ذَلِكَ
أَدْنَى
أَلَّا
تَعُولُوا
And if
you fear that you will not be able to do justice to the rights of orphaned
women (when you marry them), then marry two, three and four other women of your
liking; then if you fear that you will not be able to do justice, then marry
only one or a slave that you own.(An-Nisa'/4:3)
Muhammad
Abduh explained that the verse of polygamy is related to other verses such as
the one narrated by Aisha ra in Surah al Nisa'/4:� 127 which means:
And you
desire to marry them (the orphans)", meaning that there is a feeling in
the heart to marry with the provision of wealth and beauty, so it is forbidden
to marry unless his intention is truly straight from his sincere
heart.(An-Nisa'/4:127)
So the
conclusion according to Muhammad Abduh is that polygamy is forbidden because he
is worried that he cannot be fair.
Based on this, Muhammad Abduh drew several conclusions.
That the permissibility of polygamy must be accompanied by some qualifications
that are very difficult to do because of the difficulty it would seem that
polygamy has become a prohibition (haram). But then Muhammad Abduh further
stated: Remember that the issues related to polygamy that we see and hear about
have no educational element at all for the ummah. So the scholars must revisit
this issue, especially the Hanafis who have decreed a form of polygamy, even
though they all do not deny that the religion of Islam was revealed for the
benefit and welfare of mankind, while one of its fundamental principles is to
prevent harm and harmful behavior.If the religious teachings of a certain
period are no longer relevant to the present, then what must be done is to
change the ruling and determine it by the present, based on the ushul principle
that reads: "Avoiding a harm takes precedence over attracting a
benefit." The mufti then ended his statement by saying that the ruling
should be changed to suit the present time. Then the mufti concluded his
statement based on this basic assumption. Islam teaches that polygamy is
prohibited for those who fear that they will not be able to do justice.
b. Ahmad Mustafa al-Maraghi (d. 1945) with his work tafsir
al-Maraghi
If we
look at the present time, it has its characteristics. People are likelier to
use a simple language style that can be understood in its intent and purpose.
The main motivation for Maraghi to write tafsir is that most people are
reluctant to read the existing books of tafsir. Because the existing books of
Interpretation are very difficult to understand, even colored with various
terms that can only be understood by people in the field of science.
Based
on that al-Maraghi wrote his tafsir with several methods, namely
1) Present the verse at the beginning of the discussion.
2) Explaining words
3) Definition of verse in ijmali
4) Asbab an Nuzul if there is a saheeh narration
5) Putting aside science-related terms
6) A language style that is easily digestible by today's
mindset
7) The rapid means of communication in modern times
8) Selection of the story contained in the book of tafsir
9) The number of juz tafsir is deliberately made into 30
volumes. Each volume consists of one juz of the Quran
c. Sayyid Qutub with his work Fi Zilalil Quran (under the
shade of the Quran)
As a
tafsir harokah (movement) Sayid Qutub sometimes differs in Interpretation with
Muhammad Abduh. However, both use the style of adab al ijtim, a'i.
d. Hamka with his work tafsir al Azhar
The
style that dominates Hamka's Interpretation is adab al Ijtima'i which can be
seen from Hamka's background as a writer with the birth of his novels so that
he strives to interpret the verses of the Koran in a language that is
understood by all groups and not only at the level of academics or scholars,
besides that he gave an explanation based on the ongoing social conditions (old
order government) and the political situation at that time one example of his
Interpretation is Hamka when interpreting the verse above (QS.al-Furqan/25: 63)
in his Al-Azhar commentary, suggests that people who deserve to be called
Ibadur Rahman (Servants of the Most Gracious God), are people who walk on the
earth of Allah with a polite attitude, gentle, not arrogant and not arrogant,
calm attitude.
e. Abdullah Yusuf Ali with his work The Holy Quran,
An
example of Abdullah Yusuf Ali's Interpretation when interpreting
Q.S.Yunus/10:99, namely: The believer should not be angry when confronted with
an unbeliever, and especially he should be able to refrain from the temptation
to exercise violence, such as imposing faith on others by physical coercion or
by coercion of others, such as social pressure (political economy), persuading
with wealth or position, or taking advantage of other artificial means. Forced
faith is not faith, they should strive in a spiritual way and let God guide
them."
f.
M.
Quraish Shihab,
He is a renowned mufassir in Indonesia who is very
productive in producing works related to tafsir and the Quran. One of his
monomental works is Tafsir al- Misbah. An example of his Interpretation of the
adab al-ijtimai style is as follows:
According to M.Quraish Shihab, if the word salam found in
Q.S.al- Qadar/97: 5, is understood as a word of state, nature or attitude, then
we can say that the night is full of peace felt by those who meet it or we can
also say that the attitude of the angels who descend on that night is a
peaceful attitude towards those who are happy to meet it.
Furthermore, M.Quraish Shihab, quoting the opinion of Ibn
al-Qayyim in his book ar-Ruh which reveals about the peace and tranquility of
the heart, explains that "The heart that achieves peace and tranquility
leads its owner from doubt to confidence, from ignorance to knowledge, from
negligence to memory, from betrayal to trust, from riya to sincerity, from
weakness to firmness or sturdiness and from arrogance to
self-knowledge".The values mentioned by M.Quraish Shihab above are Quranic
values that if implemented in human life will create a peaceful and harmonious
society.
Those whose hearts have reached peace (salam) are not
affected by the glamor of worldly life and various desires that will plunge
them into humiliation. In fact, if the fools (jahil) want to greet him with the
intention of mocking and insulting the people who got the affection of Allah
swt still say polite and full of peace as confirmed in Q.S.al-Furqan / 25: 63.
This is the Interpretation with adab al-ijtima'i style.
If analyzed further, basically tafsir adab al-ijtima
"i or literary style of social culture is a new style of Interpretation
that emerged in modern times. According to Muhammad Husein az-Zahabi, At-Tafsir
al-Adabi al-Ijtima "i is a style of Interpretation that explains the
verses of the Qur'an based on the accuracy of the expressions arranged with
straightforward language, by emphasizing the main purpose of the revelation of
the Qur'an, then applying it to the social order, such as solving the problems
of Muslims and the nation in general, in line with the development of society.
Based on this formulation, there are four things that can be considered as the
main elements of this style of Interpretation, namely:
1) Describe the editorial accuracy of Quranic verses.
2) Describe the meaning and content of the Quranic verses in
beautiful sentences.
3) A prominent accent on the main exposition of the Quran.
4) The Interpretation of the verse is linked to the
sunnatullah that operates in society.
The first and second elements show adabi style, while the
third and fourth elements show ijtima'i style. Adab ijtima 'i style of
Interpretation, as stated above that this type of Interpretation was pioneered
by Sheikh Muhammad Abduh and his student Sayyid Muhammad Rashid Ridha. Abduh's
goal with this style of Interpretation is to avoid the style of Interpretation
of previous scholars who seemed to make the Koran detached from the roots of
human life, both as individuals and as groups. Previous interpretations tended
to neglect the spirit and purpose of the Quran, which is as a guide in human
life. With this new effort, Muhammad Abduh tried to ground the Quran so that
its purpose as guidance and mercy for humans could actually be realized in
reality.
Mufasirs do not elaborate on the complexity of language
in this style of Interpretation. For them, the important thing is how the
mission of the Quran reaches the reader. In the Interpretation, the Quranic
texts are associated with the reality of people's lives, social traditions and
civilization systems, so that they can be functional in solving problems. Thus,
the mufassir tries to diagnose the problems of Muslims in particular and
mankind in general, and then find a solution based on the instructions of the
Quran, so that it is felt that it is always in line with the times and society.
Based on the above explanation, it can be concluded that
the Interpretation of Adab al Ijtima'i is a new style of Interpretation
pioneered by Sheikh Muhammad Abduh and his student Rasyid Ridha with the aim
that the Koran is truly a guide for mankind.
Then the main elements of the Adab al Ijtima'i style of
Interpretation are: describing the accuracy of the editorial verses of the
Qur'an, describing the meaning and content of the Qur'anic verses with
beautiful sentence structure, prominent accentuation on the main purpose of the
Qur'anic description, and Interpretation of verses associated with sunnatullah
that apply in society.
It can be concluded that in the Interpretation of tafsir
adab al-ijtima 'i, the texts of the Qur'an are associated with the reality of
people's lives, social traditions and civilization systems, so that they can be
functional in solving problems. Thus, the mufassir tries to diagnose the
problems of Muslims in particular and mankind in general, to then find a way
out based on the instructions of the Koran, so that it is felt that it is
always in line with the times and society.
Themes of Study from Social Interpretation Include
a. Social relations between Muslims as in Surah Ali 'Imran
/3:200 and others,
b. The issue of Muslim unity as in Surah Ali Imran/3: 103,
c. Muslim relations with other nations and countries as in
Surah al-Nisa /4:101,
d. Problems of Islamic government and the politics of
Islamic society,
e. Amar makruf nahi munkar, in Surah Al-Imran/3: 110
f.
Public
and individual health issues,
g. Help in the community,
h. Issues of jihad, warfare with the enemy, colonization
(isti'm�r), and Zionist- me (shugyuniyyah),
i.
The
issue of human freedom (hurriyyah al-ins�n) and against injustice and
arbitrariness,
j.
Education,
teaching and the importance of knowledge in Islam,
k. Paying attention to natural, social sciences in
interpreting the Quran."
The example of the practice of social Interpretation is
like the Interpretation of al-Tha- bathabai in his book, al-Mizan when
interpreting in Surah Ali Imr�n /3: In his Interpretation he discusses many
things including humans and society, the relationship between individuals and
society, freedom in Islam, integration and change in Islamic society, religion
and world happiness, territory in Islamic society, the issue of hudud in
Islamic countries and so on.
Development and Diversification of Social Interpretation
in a Global Context
Development and Diversification of Social Interpretation
in a Global Context Over time, social Interpretation has developed and
diversified, with various interpreters from different parts of the world
offering their own perspectives. This reflects how different cultural and
political contexts influence the Interpretation of religious texts.
Globalization has widened the reach of social tafsir, encouraging intercultural
dialogue and enabling a wider exchange of ideas between Muslims around the
world.
Diversified social exegesis refers to the process by
which Qur'anic Interpretation evolves to encompass a variety of different
perspectives and approaches, given the diversity of cultural and social
contexts of Muslims around the world. This process involves adapting and
integrating Islamic principles to unique local conditions, as well as adopting
new methods of interpreting texts to address specific social challenges. This
diversification enriches Islamic understanding, enabling greater dialog and exchange
of ideas between diverse cultures.
The diversification of social tafsir refers to the
development of methods and perspectives in the Interpretation of Qur'anic texts
to meet the needs and challenges of diverse global Islamic societies.
Initially, tafsir may be more focused on strict and traditional interpretations
of texts that often reflect the specific geographical and cultural context in
which it was developed, such as the Middle East (Ramadan, 2018).
Types of diversification that can be done include:
a. Contextualization: Adapting interpretations to be
relevant to different social, economic, and political conditions in different
parts of the world (Kamali, 2018).
b. Cultural Integration: Incorporating elements of local
culture in Interpretation to make it more accessible and relevant to local
people (Hefner, 2011).
c. Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue: Using
Interpretation to facilitate understanding and dialogue between different
religious and cultural groups, recognizing and valuing diversity.
d. Modern Adaptation: Incorporating modern issues such as
gender equality, social justice, and human rights in the Interpretation (Hefner, 2011).
This process of diversification helps make tafsir more
inclusive and adaptive to the needs and challenges of Muslims in the era of
globalization (Soroush, 2019). What is meant by "This process involves adapting
and integrating Islamic principles to unique local conditions, as well as
adopting new methods of interpreting texts to address specific social
challenges" is that in social tafsir, interpreters seek to modify and
apply Islamic teachings to suit the specific situations and needs of people in
different locations.
This is done by combining Islamic values with existing
local cultural and social aspects. In addition, interpreters also develop and
utilize new interpretive methodologies that are more relevant to address
contemporary social issues faced by the community. This process allows Islamic
teachings to remain relevant and useful across diverse global contexts (Esposito & Kalin,
2011).
In social tafsir, the methods used can be varied,
including the use of al-ra'yi (personal opinion or Interpretation) based on
rational analysis. This method does not contradict tafsir al-ma'thur (which is
based on history or tradition, such as hadith and tafsir from the salaf), as
long as the Interpretation does not contradict the basic principles of the
Qur'an and Hadith.
The use of al-ra'yi in social tafsir often aims to
provide more applicable and relevant answers to modern social issues, and
usually remains rooted in rigorous textual analysis and scientific
considerations.� This method emphasizes a
balance between traditional textual understanding and contemporary rational
approaches, with the main aim being to address the needs and challenges faced
by contemporary society without abandoning the core teachings of Islam.
In the Maqasid Shariah approach illustrated in the
principles of Ushul Fiqh, especially in Al-Burhan, this approach emphasizes the
purpose or intent of Islamic law (maqasid al-shariah) which includes the
preservation of religion, soul, mind, offspring, and property. Social
Interpretation approaches that utilize this principle often seek to ensure that
the Interpretation and application of Islamic law is not only based on the
literal text, but also considers the end result or social impact of the application
of the law, in order to achieve the welfare of the people and social justice.
In the context of social tafsir, an analytical approach
that employs the principles of "Al-Burhan fi Ushul al-Fiqh" relating
to Harawain (i.e. a two-pronged or cautious approach in weighing the various
sides of a fiqh issue) is certainly applicable. This principle involves an
in-depth understanding of text and context, and how Islamic law can be applied
fairly and effectively in different social situations, in line with the main
objective of the Shariah (Maqasid al-Shariah) to bring benefit and avoid harm to
society.
Development of the Mufasirs based on the same Object of
Interpretation
Based on the objects of Interpretation that are similar
or close to certain themes, we can see the main focus of their works and how
they deal with certain issues in their commentaries. Here is a grouping of some
prominent commentators based on the main themes they explore:
a. Islamic Reform and Modernization
1) Jamaluddin Al-Afghani and Muhammad Abduh: These two
figures focused on the modernization of Islamic education and the integration
between Islamic values and modern ideas. They emphasized the importance of
rationality in the understanding of Islam and rejected religious illiteracy or taklid
(F. Rahman, 2017).
2) Muhammad Rashid Rida: Continuing Abduh's work, with more
emphasis on political issues and the establishment of an Islamic state (Hourani, 1983).
3) Fazlur Rahman: Advocating contextual and historical
approaches in tafsir to answer the challenges of modernity (F. Rahman, 2009).
b. Social Justice and Political Islam
1) Sayyid Qutb: Focus on social justice and rejection of
modern jahiliyyah, harshly criticizing Western and Eastern societies that are
not based on Islamic values.
2) Abul A'la Maududi: Advocated the creation of an Islamic
theocracy and a government based on Islamic law as a solution to the effects of
secularism (A'la Maududi, 2016).
3) Muhammad Asad: Blends Western thought with Islam,
emphasizing individual freedom and human rights.
c. Feminism and Gender Equality
1) Amina Wadud and
2) Asma Barlas: Both focus on Islamic feminism and gender
equality, challenging patriarchal interpretations of Islamic texts and
proposing more inclusive and egalitarian readings of the Quran.
d. Ethics and Intercultural Dialogue
1) Tariq Ramadan: Exploring the relationship between Islam
and the West, emphasizes the importance of intercultural dialogue and ethics in
responding to modernity.
2) Khaled Abou El Fadl: Focuses on human rights and Islamic
ethics, often challenging traditional interpretations that he considers
patriarchal and unjust.
e. A Critique of Traditionalism and the Renewal of Islamic
Thought
1) Nasr Hamid Abu Zayd and
2) Abdolkarim Soroush: Both are critical of traditional
views and emphasize the importance of thought reform and intellectual freedom
in Islam.
f.
Social
harmony and pluralism: Quraish Shihab and Hamka emphasize the importance of
social harmony and pluralism, strengthening relations between different
religious communities.
g. Contextual and Historical Approach: Muhammad Arkoun,
Farid Esack, and Mohamed Talbi: Using contextual and historical approaches in
understanding the Quran, emphasizing the importance of understanding the social
and historical context in Interpretation.
h. Philosophical and critical approaches: mohammad hashim
kamali, muhammad iqbal, and mohammad mojtahed shabestari: emphasizing
philosophical and critical approaches in tafsir, combining philosophical
thinking with Interpretation of the quran.
i.
Intercultural
integration and interaction: ziauddin sardar, fatima mernissi, and ali
shariati: focus on intercultural integration and interaction, emphasizing the
importance of dialogue and mutual understanding between different cultures.
j.
Renewal
of thought and theology: mustafa malekian, adnan ibrahim, and abd allah
al-naim: focuses on the renewal of Islamic thought and theology, proposing new
approaches to understanding and applying Islamic teachings.
k. Education and community development: ahmad moftizadeh,
ismail raji al-faruqi, and yusuf al-qaradawi: emphasizing the importance of
education and community development in Islam, focusing on community empowerment
through education.
l.
Text
and language analysis: muhammad metwalli al-sha'rawi and mahmoud shaltout:
Using a text and language analysis approach in the Interpretation of the Quran,
emphasizing the importance of understanding the language and structure of the
Quranic text.�
These groups illustrate how various mufasirs responded to
issues they considered important in their societies and times. Each group
brings a unique perspective to Quranic exegesis, showing how sacred texts can
be interpreted in a variety of ways to address social, political, and ethical
challenges over time.
Pros and Cons, Social Interpretation
It is undeniable that a human interpretation is an effort
desired by God, but the ability of man is limited so that the truth of human
Interpretation both in the field of tafsir science knowledge is relative,
except the absolute truth is only in Allah Swt, here the advantages and
disadvantages of social Interpretation both positive and negative are conveyed.
Six Positives
a. There are Six positive things in tafsir al adabi
al-ijtima'iyyah shaikh adzhabi
1) The positive side of this Interpretation is not bound by
any madhhab because the intention of the mufassirs does not want that tafsir al
adabi al-ijtima'i to tend to a particular madhhab.
2) The mufassirs who use this Interpretation are mufassri
who are quite critical of israiliyyat history with a strict critical attitude.
3) The mufassirs of this tafsir also do not easily accept
dhoif hadiths or false hadiths.
4) They are also not too preoccupied to get more detailed
explanations that are not explained in the Quran alone.
5) Keeping the Interpretation of the Qur'an away from
scientific terms that can lead to the knowledge of the pure message of the
Qur'an, unless it is needed in an emergency situation.
6) Building a manhaj in the Interpretation of the Koran with
a manhaj that is characterized by literature so as to maintain the language and
also the message of the Koran can be applied to solve the problems faced by
Muslims and even humanity in general in accordance with the guidance of the
Koran. the goal is to get happiness in this world and in the hereafter.
b. Five negative sides to tafsir al adabi al-ijtima'iyyah,
according to shaikh Dhabi:
1) Not being bound by a particular madhhab allows the mind
to think freely about unseen matters, potentially touching areas forbidden by
Shari'ah.
2) This style of Interpretation consequently meets with
mu'tazilah understanding that has free thinking, thus influencing the mufassir
al-adapt al-intimacy.
3) This group of mufassirs eventually interpreted the
Quranic verse with a different meaning from Arabic because they adapted to
modern languages, such as tafsir buya hamka al-Azhar, which uses the local
language as a discussion of the Quran. Because it is influenced by the madzhab
tafsir al adabi al ijtima'iyyah.
4) Because the mufassir al adabi al ijtima'iyyah is very
strict in classifying hadith, they are very easy to label defects when it could
be that the hadiths they consider defective are even narrated by Imam Bukhari
and Imam Muslim.
5) They also do not take ahadith, even if they have a saheeh
sanad, on all matters of belief because, for them, our help must be based on
mutawatir hadiths or hadiths that speak of the unseen, whereas ahadith that
speak of the unseen are numerous and cannot be underestimated.
6) So this can result in furu'iyyah aqidah issues that do
not have to be believed because the basis of the hadith is not mutawatir.
Scholars who rejected intimate
interpretation
Scholars who are more
likely to reject or not focus on intimate tafsir usually come from more
traditional circles, such as some Salafi or Wahabi scholars who prioritize
textual and ahadith approaches and avoid contextual interpretations that could
deviate from the original understanding. Some examples of ulama or scholars who
are less supportive of the intimate approach include:
a. Ibn Uthaymeen (1925-2001, Saudi Arabia) - Known for his
highly textual explanations and focus on Interpretation based on the Quran and
Hadith without much involvement of social or cultural context.
b. Ibn Baaz (1910-1999, Saudi Arabia) - Known as one of the
conservative Salafi scholars whose interpretations relied heavily on text and
tradition.
c. Salih Al-Fawzan (1933-Present, Saudi Arabia) - One of the
contemporary scholars who emphasizes traditional approaches in tafsir and fiqh,
less in favor of adding modern or contextual interpretations.
While these scholars did
not explicitly reject intimate tafsir, their works and teachings show a
tendency to avoid approaches that integrate socio-political aspects in
religious Interpretation that could fundamentally affect the understanding of
the text.
Analysis of the Results of Classical
and Modern Tafsir Studies
a. Equality: Mufasir emphasizes the importance of justice
and piety in human relations. Piety is the main principle that becomes the
measure of glory before God (Voll, 1983).
b. Differences: Approach: Mufasirs before the 19th century
focused more on traditional aspects and narrations in explaining verses, while
mufasirs after the 19th century emphasized more on social aspects, justice, and
modern contexts. Contextual Application: Mufasirs, after the 19th century, tend
to relate interpretations to contemporary issues such as social justice,
elimination of discrimination, and the role of diversity in building a
harmonious society.
Modern mufasirs also
tend to use approaches that are more applicable and easily understood by
today's society, while classical mufasirs focus more on historical details and
in-depth textual explanations.
A Developmental Analysis of the
Social Interpretation Approach
How different muftis
responded to issues considered important in society. Each group brings a unique
perspective to Qur'anic Interpretation, showing how the verses can be
interpreted in different ways to address social, political, and ethical
challenges over time.
a. Reform and Modernization: Mufasirs such as Jamaluddin
Al-Afghani and Muhammad Abduh, focused on the importance of integrating Islamic
thought with modern challenges, often interpreting verses relating to science,
justice, and social interaction to emphasize the need for renewal in religious
and social practice (F. Rahman, 2009).
b. Social Justice and Political Islam: Figures such as
Sayyid Qutb and Abul A'la Maududi used their tafsir to discuss verses dealing
with social justice, leadership, and the structure of society, often
interpreting verses dealing with law and social ethics to promote their views
on ideal Islamic governance (A'la Maududi, 2016).
c. Feminism and Gender Equality: Amina Wadud and Asma
Barlas, for example, focus on verses related to gender and women's rights,
providing new interpretations that challenge traditional views and emphasize
gender equality and justice in the Islamic context (Barlas, 2019).
d. In addition to the above 3, there are 9 groups; we can
illustrate how these groups of muftis place special emphasis on certain themes
in their interpretations, making unique contributions to the understanding and
application of Islamic teachings.
CONCLUSION
The conclusion of this
study shows that social exegesis of the Qur'an has an important role in
understanding and addressing social relations in the modern context. The study
emphasizes that social exegesis not only deepens understanding of the text, but
also enables its application in changing social dynamics. It supports the
formation of a harmonious society by emphasizing social justice, tolerance, and
cooperation between individuals and groups. In addition, this study also shows
that the contemporary tafsir approach can enrich our understanding of the
Qur'an, while emphasizing its relevance to current social issues. Social tafsir
theory developed with the understanding that the Qur'ān is not only a
sacred text, but also a dynamic source of social guidance. Social relations,
which include interactions between individuals, individuals and groups, and
groups with groups, determine the cohesion and functioning of a society.
Therefore, the advantages and disadvantages of Ijtima'i tafsir should be taken
into consideration in order to maintain trust within the society, especially
among Muslims, and ensure that the tafsir remains true to what is contained in
the Qur'anic verses. This research contributes to the future by opening up
opportunities for a more inclusive and adaptive approach to tafsir in dealing
with complex social issues.
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