The Scientific Authority of the Quran from the Perspective of Allama Sheikh Jafar Sobhani Tabrizi

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10.22081/jqss.2025.68731.1290

Abstract

The Quran, as the only divine book preserved from any form of distortion, aims to guide humanity in all eras and repeatedly invites reflection upon its verses. One of the significant areas requiring contemplation is the relationship between the Quran and various human sciences, including the humanities. One way to explore this relationship is by examining the views of scholars who have devoted their lives to a profound understanding of this divine table. Among those who have meticulously studied the Quran from this angle is Allama Sheikh Jafar Sobhani Tabrizi. The present study, aiming to explore his views, utilizes his written and spoken works through a descriptive and library-based methodology to analyze his scientific positions regarding the various dimensions of the Quran’s scientific authority. The findings reveal that Allama Sobhani acknowledges the Quran’s scientific authority over a broad range of sciences, including Islamic sciences such as jurisprudence and theology, as well as humanities like management and sociology.

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  • Receive Date: 11 March 2024
  • Revise Date: 08 September 2024
  • Accept Date: 25 January 2025
  • Publish Date: 28 May 2025

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