Tafsir Sufyan dan Keunikan The Unique Interpretive Approach of Sufyan Al-Tsauri: an Examination of Surah Al-Jathiyah

This study analyzes the interpretive practices of Sufyan al-Thawri in his exegesis of Quranic verses, specifically those found in Surah al-Jathiyah. The examination of Sufyan al-Thawri’s approach aims to understand the interpretive methods he employed methods that fostered a style of thought accessible to a broad audience. By tracing his interpretations of the Quran, this research seeks to illuminate his process of Quranic exegesis. The study further aims to uncover the specific interpretive practices utilized by Sufyan al-Thawri, encompassing both his methodology and the intellectual framework he applied to understand the Quranic text. The findings indicate that Sufyan al-Thawri’s approach is characterized by tafsir bil-ma’thur (exegesis based on transmitted tradition).