Mauḍū'i's Interpretation: Historical, Methodological, and Urgent Analysis in a Humanitarian Context
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https://doi.org/10.15575/mjiat.v5i3.52144Keywords:
Challenges of the Modern Era, contemporary, Maudu’i Exegesis, Methodology, RelevanceAbstract
The Qur’an, as hudan li al-nās (a guidance for humankind), remains perpetually relevant amid the growing complexity of modern life and its humanitarian challenges. In the face of rapid social mobility and diverse human problems, the need for a thematic understanding of the Qur’an has become increasingly urgent. The maudu’i (thematic) exegesis method emerges to meet this need by examining specific themes comprehensively, thereby offering contextual solutions and guidance. This study employs a library research approach to conduct an in-depth exploration of the position and dynamics of maudu’i interpretation within contemporary exegetical thought. The discussion focuses on five main aspects: (a) the factors underlying the emergence of the maudu’i method, (b) its urgency in addressing modern humanitarian issues, (c) the roles and contributions of scholars in its development, (d) methodological differences between maudu’i and muqaran (comparative) exegesis, and (e) the reasons behind the growing interest in this method in the modern era. The findings reveal that the emergence of maudu’i interpretation is driven by the need to present the Qur’an’s guidance systematically in response to specific issues not fully addressed by other interpretative methods. Its significance is further emphasized by its ability to offer holistic solutions to contemporary problems and to promote a more applicative, thematic, and contextually relevant understanding of the Qur’an in modern life.
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