Imam Al-Shafi’i’s Argumentation based on the context in his Tafsir “interpretation” of the verses of rules Applied Analytical Study

Abstract

Imam Al-Shafi’i’s Argumentation based on the context in his Tafsir “interpretation” of the verses of rules

Applied Analytical Study

Prepared by

Dr. Hassan bin Thabit bin Salah Al-Hazmi

Associate Professor, Department of Fundamentals of Religion at the Faculty of Sharia and Fundamentals of Religion, Najran University

Reviewed on: 17-3-1445 AH, corresponding to 02-10-2023

Publication approved on: 19-5-1445 AH, corresponding to: 03-12-2023 M.

Published in the sixteenth issue:  in: Rajab 1445, January 2024

Period of review and publication approval letter: (62 days).

Average period of review and publication: (83 days)

E-mail: htalazmi@nu.edu.sa

Born in 1393 AH - 1973 M - City of Mecca -Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

• Obtained a bachelor's degree from Umm Al Qura University - Quran and Sunnah Department -Mecca-1415 AH.


• Obtained a Master's degree from Umm Al Qura University –Dawah and fundamentals of religion college– Department of the Qur’an and Sunnah -1427 AH, with his thesis: "Ibn Uthaymeen’s preferences in Tafsir (interpreting) Surat Al-Baqarah– Al Imran"


• Obtained Doctor of Philosophy from the Islamic University – College of the Holy Quran- Department of the Holy Quran-1432 AH, with his thesis: "Interpretation of Muharar al-Wajiz by Ibn Attiyah Al-Andalusi- Review and Study".

From his Academic Production:

1) Cognitive overlap between issues of Qur’anic sciences and rhetorical sciences.

2) Characteristics of evidence in the Holy Qur’an - an objective study.

3) The sciences of the Qur’an according to Al Qassab through its Tafsir (Interpretation).

4) Nukat Al Qur’an indicating the types of sciences and rulings - an applied theoretical study.

5) Qur’an’s Approach in presenting atheism and atheists.

Abstract

Research Title: Imam Al-Shafi’i’s argumentation based on the context in his interpretation of the verses of rules - Applied Analytical inductive Study

In the research - with Allah's help - the definition of context is mentioned, stating its importance and ruling, as well as mentioning examples of it. In the past and present times, interpreters have paid it attention.

And I have tried in this research: To show a part of the importance of the indication of the context and its impact in the correct argumentation from Sharia texts, and also revealing Imam Al-Shafi’i’s opinion of the indication of the context and its exploitation in academic debates and fiqah (jurisprudential) arguments, through his books which are attributed to him - may Allah have mercy on him.

And the research has concluded to some conclusions, the most prominent of which were:

1) The Academic dignity of Imam Al Shafi- May Allah have mercy on him; as he is one of the diligent imams in the science and principles of jurisprudence (Fiqah), and he is also one of the imams cited in language and rhetoric of the Arabic language.

2) The context has a great importance, in particular in the science of Tafsir (interpretation) of the Holy Qur’an; as it is one of the most prominent pieces of evidence that helps to understand what the speaker meant by his words with a correct understanding of what is meant by it, and also helps to on determine its ambiguity and interpret its aim, and also if the speech is general or absolute, it will be useful in specifying and limiting it.

The research has also concluded a recommendation which is: Revealing the opinions of the diligent imams of the prominent scholars who are peers of Imam Al-Shafi’i and their similar scholars in other centuries, and stating their opinions about the indication of the context.

Keywords: Al-Shafi’i- Context- Tafsir (interpretation)- Verses- rules