«Revelation to Suggest»: on the Theological Interpretation of the Qur’anic Ayats 53:3–4 in Classical Sunnite Tafsir Tradition
https://doi.org/10.22311/2074-1529-2019-15-3-47-62
Abstract
The paper deals with the interpretation of the Qur’anic ayats (53: 3–4), which represent the key point of controversies between Qur’an-focused and hadith-focused theologians. Hadithocentric theologians constantly use these Qur’anic, in order to justify Sunna as the second source of Muslim law and doctrine. The goal of paper is, first, to examine theological interpretations, presented in the main corpse of Sunnite tafsirs; second, to reconstruct true Sunnite understanding of these verses in the context of the classical Sunnite tradition. The opinions of early Islamic interpreters and Hanafite authors are considered in separate way.
About the Author
R. G. BatrovRussian Federation
Rustam G. BATROV, Researcher, Centre of Islamology
(36A, Levobulachnaya Str., Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, 420012).
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Review
For citations:
Batrov R.G. «Revelation to Suggest»: on the Theological Interpretation of the Qur’anic Ayats 53:3–4 in Classical Sunnite Tafsir Tradition. Islam in the modern world. 2019;15(3):47-62. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.22311/2074-1529-2019-15-3-47-62