An Examination of Tafsir al-Tasnīm and a Quantitative Review of Its Referenced Sources (A Case Study of Surah al-Hamd)

Document Type : Original Article

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Department of Quranic and Hadith Sciences, Faculty of Theology, Al-Zahra University

10.22081/jqss.2025.62451.1152

Abstract

One of the prominent exegetical works is Tafsir al-Tasnīm, which is the result of the research, organization, and compilation of Qur’anic exegesis lectures by Ayatollah Jawadi Amoli. Since understanding the sources of a scholarly work significantly contributes to a deeper comprehension of its content and enhances its academic value, this paper focuses on a quantitative analysis of the sources used in Tafsir al-Tasnīm, specifically the first volume which interprets Surah al-Hamd. The analysis includes categorizing Qur’anic and non-Qur’anic references, examining non-Qur’anic sources based on the century of the author's death, sectarian affiliation, and other criteria. Using Excel software, comparative charts and tables were generated, followed by statistical analysis of the referenced materials. Key findings include Ayatollah Jawadi Amoli’s strong emphasis on interpreting the Qur’an through other Qur’anic verses, which is highly frequent throughout the work. Among hadith sources, the scholar gives clear priority to Shia traditions. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of this exegetical work and affirm its scholarly reliability.

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  • Receive Date: 18 November 2021
  • Revise Date: 25 September 2024
  • Accept Date: 15 May 2025
  • Publish Date: 28 May 2025

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