Investigating the Challenges of question design (Istintaq) and solutions to complete it based on thematic interpretations of the Qur'an

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Research assistant professor of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution, Tehran, Iran.

2 Assistant Professor of Quranic and Hadith Sciences, Gonbad Kavous University, Golestan, Iran.

Abstract

Thematic interpretation, as a solution proposed by Martyr Sadr for active confrontation with the Qur'an and discovering its theory on various topics and issues, has different levels, the main focus of which is question design (Istintaq). Despite the widespread acceptance of this approach by contemporary Qur'anic scholars and the production of many works with an interpretive approach, some shortcomings in it call into question the " Qur'anic nature of the researcher's efforts result." Despite the efforts of some experts to refine and complete this approach, due to the lack of focus on the focal points in the challenges of thematic interpretation, This article uses the methods of description, analysis and inference to the critical readings of the process of question design, and the proposed strategies for the fulfilment of Qur'anic theorizing have not been entirely successful. Passivity in the face of the issue and problem, lack of a comprehensive plan to refer to the whole Qur'an and failure to explain the position of Ahl al-Bayt in understanding the Qur'an are the three critical harms. There are three ways to eliminate these harms. First, before entering into interpretation, should present the paradigm of subject and issue to the Qur'an. Then, we should do the broad Quranic finding implication by reviewing all the Qur'an verses. Finally, for initial understanding of the verses and completing and developing the concepts resulting from the Qur'anic study and recognizing the relevant practical dimensions, refer to the narrations.

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  • Receive Date: 23 October 2021
  • Revise Date: 05 March 2022
  • Accept Date: 19 February 2022

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