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

An Analysis the Meaning of the Word Light in Tafseer

Luthfiyah Ummatun Nisa — 2024-04-28

As a miracle, every word in Quran contains many meanings that need to be studied scientifically and scientifically. History records that it is not uncommon for interpretive scholars to have different views on interpreting words in Quran. One of the words in the Quran that has been widely interpreted is light. Therefore, this article will discuss the meaning contained in the word light according to commentators. This research uses a qualitative method with a thematic analysis approach, the data source is taken from six words that refer to the meaning of light in Quran. The six words of light were then analyzed thematically based on the explanations contained in the interpretive books of the mufassir. Furthermore, to strengthen the analysis and discussion the author also refers to books, expert opinions and various findings from previous researchers related to this issue and topic. The analysis findings show six words of light according to the commentators such as the following themes; i) related words dhiya’ and dhau' is a source of light such as the sun, fire, lightning and the message of Prophet Musa, ii) related words munir is the light that emerges from the prophetic nature because he has conveyed Islamic preaching, iii) related to words nur commentators agree that the word nur refers to the light given by God to those who are chosen or get the guidance, iv) related to the word al-Barq refers to the light of temporary reproof for the hypocrites and bright light as a reward for those who do good, v) related words al-Ra'du have the meaning of a powerful roar as a punishment for the hypocrites and vi) while related words Siraj light which refers to the benefits of the sun obtained by humans and the blessings received by the Prophet Muhammad as a preacher, on the other hand, guidance to recipients of preaching or Muslims.

Devil’s Strategies: Four Devil’s Impulses to Mislead People in Tafseer

Natasya Humairah — 2024-04-28

This research aims to find out the steps used by devil to mislead people in the Quran. This research refers to devil's efforts to tempt, divert, and mislead humans from the right path, and provides guidelines and strategies for humans to face devil's temptations and misdirection in everyday life. This type of research uses qualitative methods with a thematic analysis approach, the data source is taken from eighty-three words that refer to the meaning of devil in the Quran. The eighty-three devil words were then analyzed thematically based on ten books of interpretation. Furthermore, to strengthen the analysis and discussion the author also refers to books, expert opinions, and various findings from previous researchers related to this issue and topic. Analysis findings This reveals how devil's strategy is to mislead humans according to some muffasir, there are four steps of devil in the Quran which explain how devil misleads humans from several mufassir reveal what human nature is like i) inciting people to enmity, ii) wastefulness, iii) whispering evil thoughts, iv) making people forget to remember Allah. Based on these findings it could be the basis for further research and understanding of devil strategies in misleading people as well as a basis for future researchers to discuss this problem in different contexts and problems.

Four Mistakes in the History of Prophet Musa and His Stick Related to the Israiliyyat Story in Tafseer Al-Thabariy and Al-Sa’labiy

Zahratul Defitri — 2024-04-28

One of the discussions of the branch of the Quran sciences is to discuss Israiliyyat shows that Israiliyyat is stories originating from Yahudi and Nasrani who tell stories related to the stories contained in the Quran. Therefore, this article will discuss related matters Israiliyyat found in the Book Tafsir al-Thabariy and Al-Sa’labiy about the story of Prophet Musa and his stick, both about the story in general, knowing the case for Israiliyyat and analyze the discussion, and take lessons or i'tibar from that case. This research uses a qualitative method with a thematic analysis approach, the data source is taken from between two related figures Israiliyyat which is found in two books. The data source of this research is based on the interpretation of the Book tafseer al-Thabariy and Al-Sa’labiy about the story of the Prophet Musa and his stick. Furthermore, to strengthen the analysis and discussion the author also refers to books, expert opinions, and various findings from previous researchers related to this issue and topic. The analysis findings show four errors in the story of the Prophet Musa and his stick related to the story Israiliyyat in tafseer al-Thabariy and Al-Sa’labiy, i) Prophet Musa used his stick to hit the rock until it released water (this is the meaning of the text of the verse), while the story Israiliyyat tells the original form of sticks and stones, ii) Prophet Musa used his stick as a focus (this is the meaning of the text of the verse), temporarily Israiliyyat explain the events of Prophet Musa with his stick during the journey, iii) Prophet Musa used his stick to part the sea (this is the meaning of the text of the verse), while Israiliyyat explaining the process of the split sea, iv) Prophet Musa threw his stick and turned into a snake (the meaning of the text of the verse) temporarily Israiliyyat telling about the shape of a snake. Therefore, the results of the research will be described in full in the discussion chapter.

Thematic Analysis: Shaihah in the Tafseer

Firsthalia Ariga — 2024-04-28

The purpose of this article is to explain the various things in the Quran. The problem formulation in this research is what the information about the Quran shaihah is completely and comprehensively. Meanwhile, the writer limits the problem in this research to meaning shaihah in the Quran, all kinds of things shaihah in the Quran, subject and object in the Quran, cause and effect shaihah dalam Quran. This research uses a qualitative method with a thematic analysis approach. By choosing a theme related to the verses of the Quran, and then explaining by interpreting the opinions of the scholars. Based on the research conducted by the author, it can be concluded that meaning shaihah in language, namely screams and doom. Meanwhile meaning shaihah in terms it is the scream of the Jibril, the sound of thunder, punishment, a loud voice, the voice of the Israfil, and the one calling in the army. All kinds of things shaihah in the Quran, namely shaihah related to the afterlife and shaihah related to the world.

Tikrar in Surah al-Qamar: Perspective of Tafseer al-Sya’rawi

Latifah Lautah Perni — 2024-04-28

This research aims to explain the meaning of repetition (tikrar) in Surah al-Qamar according to tafseer al-Sya’rawi. This research uses a qualitative method with a thematic analysis approach, the data source is taken from repeated sentences in Surah al-Qamar and then analyzed based on the explanations contained in the book tafseer al-Sya’rawi. Furthermore, to strengthen the analysis and discussion the author also refers to books, expert opinions and various findings from previous researchers related to this topic. The findings of the analysis show that Surah al-Qamar contains discussions about the Day of Judgment, and stories of previous people who denied their messenger, namely the people of Prophet Nuh, the people of 'Ad, the people of Thamud and the people of Prophet Lut. Allah uses a pattern of repetition in conveying the message of this letter, which is found in verse which is repeated four times and is found in verses 16, 18, 21, and 30. Each story in this verse is closed with a verse which is repeated four times, namely in verses 17, 22, 32, and 40. Imam al-Sya'rawi concluded that the purpose or function of the repeated verse is to taqrir (determination), ta`kid al-haqiqah (emphasizing the fact), liyukarrira al-‘izhzhah (to repeat the warning).