Dynamics of Tasks of Interpretation Sources: Analysis of Methodological Differences between Ma’tsūr, Ra’yi, and Isyārī

Authors

  • Rima Aulia Maftukha Ma’had Aly Walindo Pekalongan Author
  • Fikri Hidayat El Izat Ma’had Aly Walindo Pekalongan Author

Keywords:

Al-Qur'an, Isyārī, Ma'tsur, Ra'yi, Tafsir

Abstract

Quranic exegesis is a scientific discipline that explains the meaning of the words of the Quran so that they can be understood by humans and become a means of understanding Divine revelation in terms of law, faith, and practical guidance. The process of interpretation is based on various sources, which are traditionally divided into three types: tafsir bi al-ma’tsur, tafsir bi ar-ra’yi, and tafsir isyārī. Tafsir bi al-ma’tsur emphasizes authentic narrations from the Quran, Sunnah, and the atsar of the Companions as the main foundation, while tafsir bi ar-ra’yi uses ijtihad and logical reasoning that remain based on the rules of sharia. Tafsir isyārī emphasizes the inner meaning and spiritual experience of Sufi exegetes, while still respecting the apparent tafsir. Each approach has its own characteristics, advantages, and challenges, which influence the form and focus of the resulting interpretation. This diversity of methods reflects the dynamics of Quranic interpretation, which is responsive to historical, social, and scientific contexts. This study emphasizes the importance of integrating sources, scientific principles, and a balanced understanding of the external and internal dimensions to produce a valid and meaningful interpretation

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2026-03-02

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Dynamics of Tasks of Interpretation Sources: Analysis of Methodological Differences between Ma’tsūr, Ra’yi, and Isyārī. (2026). JOIS: Journal of Islamic Studies, 2(1), 218-225. https://journal.zmsadra.or.id/index.php/jois/article/view/320

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