A Critical Review of the Performance of Tafsir Tasnim in Critiquing the Views of Quran Commentators

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Research expert of the Higher Education Institute of Imams Athar and Phd student. Quran and Hadith Sciences. Theology faculty. University meibod. Meibod. Iran.

2 assistant professor, Theology faculty, meybod University, yazd, Iran

Abstract

Abstract
The Tafsir Tasnim, authored by Ayatollah Jawadi Amoli, is one of the exegetical works based on ijtihadi methods, primarily employing the Qur'an-by-Qur'an approach. The author has made significant efforts to present a reasoned and methodical interpretation of the holy verses, with particular attention given to the views of other commentators. In certain cases, Ayatollah Jawadi Amoli critiques these views. This study adopts an analytical-critical research method and argues that some of the critiques found in Tafsir Tasnim are not free from flaws and can be challenged. The findings indicate that Ayatollah Jawadi Amoli's critiques, in some instances, require further elaboration, and in others, they are open to critique themselves. These include: insufficient attention to the comprehensive views of commentators, accepting isolated opinions, reliance on single reports in significant matters, lack of counterarguments, incomplete presentation of commentators' views, critiques contrary to the apparent meaning of the verses, inconsistency in reasoning, and the affirmation of rulings from previous religious laws.

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Quranic Science Studies
Volume 6, Issue 1 - Serial Number 19
February 2025
Pages 132-162

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  • Receive Date: 07 September 2024
  • Revise Date: 22 November 2024
  • Accept Date: 23 December 2024
  • Publish Date: 02 February 2025

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