Contemplation Areas of The Holy Quran According to Sheikh Al-Saadi –May Allah rest his soul- Through His Book “Tayseer Al-Karim Al-Rahman in the Interpretation of the Words of Al-Mannan " Applied Analytical Study

Abstract

Praise be to Allah, and blessings and peace be upon the beloved Mustafa, his family, companions and those who followed,

This research sheds light on the methodology of Contemplation Areas of The Holy Quran by to Sheikh Saadi -May Allah rest his soul-. It clarifies the concept of contemplation according to the vision of the Sheikh and reveals the mechanism of reaching the optimal contemplation of the verses of the Holy Qur’an. It also discloses the conditions that should be possessed by those who engage in contemplation and unveils the benefits and fruits of that contemplation. Moreover, it presents representative examples of the areas of contemplation that Sheikh Abd al-Rahman al-Saadi – may his soul rest in peace - touched on in his book “Taysir al-Karim al-Rahman fi Tafsir al-Kalam al-Mannan. "The applied analytical study was conducted on selected verses from the Holy Qur’an. The research concluded a number of results, the most important of which are:

1- Sheikh Al-Saadi presented his interpretation in a contemplative and meditative form which distinguishes it from other interpretation books.

2- The concept of contemplation according to Sheikh Al-Saadi includes the pillars of the rhetorical process of the Holy Qur’an: interpretation, contemplation, and deduction. The Sheikh put interpretation in the first place, followed by contemplation expressed by meditation, and then deduction expressed by staring, extracting, and revealing wisdom and secrets.

3- The fruits of contemplation of Sheikh Al-Saadi were related to the creedal aspect of faith; which is the most important and supreme aspect and represents the ultimate and greatest goal of contemplation.

4- The effects of contemplation of Sheikh Al-Saadi varied between scientific enrichment (innovative reflections, deductions, subtle meaning,...), sentimental and heartfelt emotions (amazement, affection,...), and practical behavior (praying, seeking refuge,...).

5- There were many areas of contemplation according to Sheikh Al-Saadi, and they ranged between stylistic and thematic areas.

Keywords: areas, contemplation, Saadi, Tayseer Al-Karim Al-Rahman.