Al-Misbah: Journal of Quran, Hadith and Tafseer Studies

Approaching the Maqasid al-Qur'an through the Story of Ayub and Its Impact on Ibn Ashur's Interpretation

Fatmah Taufik Hidayat — 2024-10-28

This research focuses on the Maqasid al-Aqadiyah/ doctrinal purposes found within Quranic stories, with the story of the Prophet Ayub being used as an example. The aim is to understand how these stories strengthen doctrinal principles/ aqidah and contribute to the development of a strong faith among Muslims. The research uses an inductive and analytical approach, analyzing Quranic texts related to the story of the Prophet Ayub to extract the doctrinal purposes.. The research results showed that the verses of the story of Ayub, peace be upon him, carry the Qur’anic objectives of his steadfastness in faith and belief, his satisfaction with His judgment, and his complete reliance on Him in the face of the most severe types of trials, which tested his patience and trust in God’s mercy. The issues of servitude, Lordship, monotheism, divine justice, the levels of patience and gratitude, and the issue of trials and tests in this worldly life were clearly revealed, in addition to many moral and spiritual lessons that the believer should draw inspiration from in his journey with God Almighty.

An-Najâ in the Al-Qur'an According to Ibn Kathir

Khairunnisa Iskandar — 2024-10-28

The problem discussed in this scientific message is the Al-Qur'an's explanation of "najâ" (salvation). What is the meaning of najâ' in Tafsir Al-Qur'an Al-'Azhim by Ibn Kathir? Where is the position of najâ' in this interpretation? Who are included in the saved people according to Tafsir Al-Qur'an Al-'Azhim by Ibn Kathir? This research is a type of library research, with the method used is the thematic interpretation method. The main sources for this research are the Al-Qur'an and Tafsir Al-Qur'an Al-'Azhim by Ibn Kathir, while additional sources consist of books related to this study, such as the book "Al-Bidâyah wa An-Nihâyah, " "Fadhâ'ilul Qur'ân," and others. The researcher examined the verses of the Qur'an which contain the concept of najâ' in Tafsir Al-Qur'an Al-'Azhim by Ibnu Katsir. After analyzing these verses and Ibn Kathir's interpretation, the researcher concluded that najâ' in Tafsir Al-Qur'an Al-'Azhim has two meanings. First, "freedom"; second, “rescue.” The place of najâ' in Ibn Kathir's interpretation is divided into two, namely najâ' in the world and najâ' in the afterlife. There are ten categories of people who are saved in Tafsir Al-Qur'an Al-'Azhim. First, Prophet Musa 'alaihissalâm and his people (Bani Israel); second, Prophet Nuh 'alaihissalâm and his people; third, Prophet Hud 'alaihissalâm and his people; fourth, Prophet Syu'aib 'alaihissalâm and his people; fifth, Prophet Luth 'alaihissalâm and his family; sixth, Prophet Ibrahim 'alaihissalâm; seventh, Prophet Yunus 'alaihissalâm; eighth, Prophet Salih 'alaihissalâm; ninth, Asiyah bint Muzahim (wife of the cursed Pharaoh); tenth, whoever Allah wills.

Sittatu Ayy?m According to Fakhr al-D?n al-R?z?y in Tafsir al-Kab?r Aw Maf?tih al-Ghaib

M Yusril Amri Harahap — 2024-10-28

The creation of the universe is a real sign of the power and greatness of Allah SWT. Understanding the universe, whether from a scientific or spiritual perspective, shows how vast the knowledge of Allah SWT is, far beyond the knowledge we have. There are differences of opinion in interpreting the word sittatu ayy?m, some say that what is meant is six days as understood by humans today, there are also those who say that one day in the sight of Allah SWT is equal to a thousand years of human reckoning. This article will review in depth the meaning of sittatu ayy?m in the Qur'an according to the views of Fakhr al-D?n al-R?z?y. Apart from that, we also discuss the concept of natural creation according to Fakhr al-D?n al-R?z?y, and an analysis of Fakhr al-D?n al-R?z?y's interpretation in interpreting the meaning of sittatu ayy?m in his tafsir al-Kab?r Aw Maf?tih al-Ghaib. In this study, the author uses a qualitative approach with a focus on library research. That is, a type of research that limits its activities only to library collection materials without requiring field research. Content analysis research is a special study that traces and analyzes the interpretation texts contained in the book Tafsir al-Kab?r Aw Maf?tih al-Ghaib as the main focus of its exploration and analysis, especially the interpretation of the verse sittatu ayy?m in the Qur'an. The results of this analysis reveal that the meaning of sittatu ayy?m according to Fakhr al-D?n al-R?z?y is as a stage of the time of creation of nature, not worldly days. In the concept of creation of nature involves six structured phases that show the order and wisdom of Allah SWT, including the sky, the earth, and everything in between. Analysis of his interpretation that the phase of creation is not a worldly day. The interpreter sees it as a different period from worldly time.

Al-Dakh?l in Tafsir Al-Mishb?h by Muhammad Quraish Shihab (Critical Study of the Tafsir of Surah Maryam)

Fefi Nurul Aini — 2024-10-28

This research was motivated by indications of deviations and controversies in several interpretations of Surah Maryam in Tafsir Al-Mishb?h by Muhammad Quraish Shihab. The research aims to analyze cases of al-dakh?l contained in Surah Maryam, including the story of the wife of the Prophet Zakariyya a.s., the date of birth of the Prophet Isa a.s., the suspicion that Maryam was Harun's sister, views on Christmas greetings, and the Prophet Ibrahim a.s.'s request for forgiveness. to his father. Using qualitative methods based on library research, using the Al-Qur'an, Tafsir books and other supporting literature as data sources. The research results show that there is al-dakh?l in the form of bi al-ma'tsur, such as the story of isr?'?liyy?t (Q.S. Maryam: 2), and bi al-ra'y, such as the age of the Prophet Zakariyya AS. (Q.S. Maryam: 8), controversy over the birth of the Prophet Isa a.s. (Q.S. Maryam: 24-25), and the debate about Christmas (Q.S. Maryam: 33). The analysis shows Quraish Shihab's lack of caution in dealing with the history and influence of references from controversial figures.

Al-Kanzu in the Qur'an (Study of Tafsir Al-Mishbah by M. Quraish Shihab)

Umi Atiyah — 2024-10-28

The interpretation of al-Mishbah by M. Quraish Shihab, the background to the author writing al-kanzu in the Qur'an is due to differences in the use of al-kanzu which appear to be contradictory. in the interpretation of al-Mishbah. Jews and Christians who store wealth without spending it in the Way of Allah SWT. and about orphans who were left with property by their deceased parents. Their parents kept their wealth and it would be used by the two orphans when they were adults. In this study, the author uses the library research method , as a further discussion the author uses the maudhu'i interpretation method using various relevant interpretation books. The author also completes this thesis with the hadith of the Prophet SAW. related to the discussion ofal-kanzu. Based on the research conducted by the author, it can be seen that al-kanzu in the Qur'an according to the interpretation of al-Mishbah by M. Quraish Shihab is interpreted as storing, planting, hoarding. While in terms of terms it is wealth that is stored or hoarded without paying zakat or without being used for good and beneficial interests. The perpetrators of al-kanzu are: Jews and Christians, orphans. While the forms of al-kanzu are: gold and silver, treasury, and wealth. The consequences of al-kanzu in the Qur'an are: painful torture, and destruction and humiliation. For further explanation, it will be explained in the discussion chapter.