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'''Al-Tafsīr al-mawdū'ī''' or '''thematic exegesis of the Qur'an''' (Arabic: {{ia|تفسیر القران الموضوعي}}) is a presentation of doctrines and contents concerning a particular topic or theme in Quranic [[verses]]. In this form of exegesis, the exegete collects and examines all Quranic verses concerning a particular topic in one place. [[Al-Sayyid Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr]] characterizes thematic exegesis as the only means by which Islamic doctrines can be derived from the [[Qur'an]], and [[Muhammad Taqi Misbah Yazdi]] considers it as appropriate for a systematic presentation of Quranic doctrines. | '''Al-Tafsīr al-mawdū'ī''' or '''thematic exegesis of the Qur'an''' (Arabic: {{ia|تفسیر القران الموضوعي}}) is a presentation of doctrines and contents concerning a particular topic or theme in Quranic [[verses]]. In this form of exegesis, the [[exegete]] collects and examines all Quranic verses concerning a particular topic in one place. [[Al-Sayyid Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr]] characterizes thematic exegesis as the only means by which Islamic doctrines can be derived from the [[Qur'an]], and [[Muhammad Taqi Misbah Yazdi]] considers it as appropriate for a systematic presentation of Quranic doctrines. | ||
In his ''[[al-Mizan]]'', [[Sayyid Muhammad Husayn Tabataba'i]] has provided exegetical surveys of many topics in the Qur'an, and is thus deemed a pioneer in thematic exegesis. However, according to [[Ja'far Subhani]], the first person who briefly presented a thematic exegesis of the Qur'an was [[al-Allama al-Majlisi]]. | In his ''[[al-Mizan]]'', [[Sayyid Muhammad Husayn Tabataba'i]] has provided exegetical surveys of many topics in the Qur'an, and is thus deemed a pioneer in thematic exegesis. However, according to [[Ja'far Subhani]], the first person who briefly presented a thematic exegesis of the Qur'an was [[al-Allama al-Majlisi]]. | ||
Many independent works have been written with regard to thematic exegesis, such as ''[[Manshur-i jawed-i Qur'an]]'' (the eternal charter of the Qur'an) by Ja'far Subhani, ''[[Tafsir-i mawdu'i-yi Qur'an-i karim]]'' (thematic exegesis of the noble Qur'an) by [[Abd Allah Jawadi Amuli]], and ''[[Ma'arif-i Qur'an]]'' (teachings of the Qur'an) by Muhammad Taqi Misbah Yazdi. Some reference books have been written to provide more convenient access to Quranic verses concerning particular topics, which are referred to as thematic dictionaries of the Qur'an, such as ''Farhang-i mawdu'i-yi Qur'an-i karim'' (thematic dictionary of the noble Qur'an) by Mahmud Ramyar, and ''al-Mu'jam al-mufahras li alfaz al-Qur'an al-karim'' (indexed dictionary for the words of the noble Qur'an) by Muhammad Fu'ad Abd al-Baqi. | Many independent works have been written with regard to thematic exegesis, such as ''[[Manshur-i jawed-i Qur'an]]'' (the eternal charter of the Qur'an) by Ja'far Subhani, ''[[Tafsir-i mawdu'i-yi Qur'an-i karim]]'' (thematic exegesis of the noble Qur'an) by [[Abd Allah Jawadi Amuli]], and ''[[Ma'arif-i Qur'an]]'' (teachings of the Qur'an) by Muhammad Taqi Misbah Yazdi. Some reference books have been written to provide more convenient access to Quranic verses concerning particular topics, which are referred to as thematic dictionaries of the Qur'an, such as ''Farhang-i mawdu'i-yi Qur'an-i karim'' (thematic dictionary of the noble Qur'an) by Mahmud Ramyar, and ''al-Mu'jam al-mufahras li alfaz al-Qur'an al-karim'' (indexed dictionary for the words of the noble Qur'an) by [[Muhammad Fu'ad Abd al-Baqi]]. | ||
==The Notion and Significance== | ==The Notion and Significance== | ||
Thematic exegesis is a presentation of doctrines concerning a particular topic in different Quranic verses in one or more | Thematic exegesis is a presentation of doctrines concerning a particular topic in different Quranic verses in one or more [[sura]]s. In fact, "thematic exegesis" refers to the collection, survey, and examination of Quranic verses concerning a particular topic in order to derive the Quranic account of the topic in question. | ||
Many [[exegete]]s and scholars of Quranic sciences have emphasized on the significance of thematic exegesis: [[al-Sayyid Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr]] takes thematic exegesis to be more important than ordinal (tartibi) exegesis, characterizing it as the only means by which Islamic doctrines can be derived from the Qur'an. He maintains that ordinal exegesis can never go beyond an understanding of the apparent meanings of Quranic words and verses, and so it has never had much success in the development of Islamic views. In his view, the development of [[jurisprudence]] is indebted to a thematic approach to [[hadiths]] from the [[Infallibles]], holding that thematic exegesis should be deployed in order to satisfy extensive and complicated needs. | Many [[exegete]]s and scholars of Quranic sciences have emphasized on the significance of thematic exegesis: [[al-Sayyid Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr]] takes thematic exegesis to be more important than ordinal (tartibi) exegesis, characterizing it as the only means by which Islamic doctrines can be derived from the Qur'an. He maintains that ordinal exegesis can never go beyond an understanding of the apparent meanings of Quranic words and verses, and so it has never had much success in the development of Islamic views. In his view, the development of [[jurisprudence]] is indebted to a thematic approach to [[hadiths]] from the [[Infallibles]], holding that thematic exegesis should be deployed in order to satisfy extensive and complicated needs. | ||
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Ja'far Subhani believes that al-Allama al-Majlisi might be considered as the first person who deployed methods of thematic exegesis, because he opens every section of his ''[[Bihar al-anwar]]'' with relevant Quranic verses and short exegesis thereof. [[Muhammad Hadi Ma'rifat]] characterizes al-Allama al-Majlisi's thematic exegesis as the most meticulous and comprehensive classification of Quranic verses concerning various Islamic doctrines, and in his view, it still remains unparalleled. | Ja'far Subhani believes that al-Allama al-Majlisi might be considered as the first person who deployed methods of thematic exegesis, because he opens every section of his ''[[Bihar al-anwar]]'' with relevant Quranic verses and short exegesis thereof. [[Muhammad Hadi Ma'rifat]] characterizes al-Allama al-Majlisi's thematic exegesis as the most meticulous and comprehensive classification of Quranic verses concerning various Islamic doctrines, and in his view, it still remains unparalleled. | ||
Among Sunni exegetes, the first practitioner of thematic exegesis was [[Shaykh Muhammad Abduh]] (1266-1323). Moreover, [[Shaykh Mahmud Shaltut]] (1310-1383), a Sunni jurisprudent, deployed methods of thematic exegesis in his jurisprudential exegesis of the Qur'an. Some books were written about different themes of the Qur'an, such as ''al-Qur'an wa l-qital'' (the Qur'an and wars) and ''al-Qur'an wa l-mar'a'' (the Qur'an and women). | Among [[Sunni]] exegetes, the first practitioner of thematic exegesis was [[Shaykh Muhammad Abduh]] (1266/1849-1323/1905). Moreover, [[Shaykh Mahmud Shaltut]] (1310/1892-1383/1963), a Sunni jurisprudent, deployed methods of thematic exegesis in his jurisprudential exegesis of the Qur'an. Some books were written about different themes of the Qur'an, such as ''al-Qur'an wa l-qital'' (the Qur'an and wars) and ''al-Qur'an wa l-mar'a'' (the Qur'an and women). | ||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
Many thematic exegeses have been written, such as thematic dictionaries of the Qur'an, in which Quranic verses concerning specific topics are gathered. Such works include the following: | Many thematic exegeses have been written, such as thematic dictionaries of the Qur'an, in which Quranic verses concerning specific topics are gathered. Such works include the following: | ||
* The | * The fourteen-volume exegesis of ''Manshur-i jawid-i Qur'an'', by Ja'far Subhani. The author refers to the work as the first thematic exegesis of the Qur'an in Persian. Other thematic exegeses of the Qur'an include: ''[[Payam-i Qur'an]]'' (the message of the Qur'an) by [[Nasir Makarim Shirazi]] in ten volumes, ''[[Tafsir-i mawdu'i-yi Qur'an]]'' (thematic exegesis of the Qur'an) by [[Abd Allah Jawadi Amuli]] in seventeen volumes, and ''[[Ma'arif-i Qur'an]]'' (teachings of the Qur'an) by Muhammad Taqi Misbah Yazdi, which is written in ten sections: [[theology]], the world (cosmology), the human being, the path, the [[prophethood|guide]], the Qur'an, [[ethics]], [[worships]], individual rulings, and social rulings. | ||
In addition to thematic exegeses, many works have been written to provide easier access to Quranic verses concerning particular topics, which are known as thematic dictionaries of the Qur'an, such as ''Tafsil al-ayat'' by Jules La Beaume, ''[[al-Mu'jam al-mufahras li alfaz al-Qur'an al-karim]]'' by [[Muhammad Fu'ad Abd al-Baqi]], ''al-Madkhal ila l-tafsir al-mawdu'i li l-Qur'an al-karim'' by [[Sayyid Muhammad Baqir Abtahi]], ''Farhang-i mawdu'i-yi Qur'an'' by Mahmud Ramyar, Farhang-i mawdu'i-yi Qur'an-i majid by Kamran Fani and [[Baha' al-Din Khurramshahi]], ''Furugh-i bi payan'' by Abd al-Majid Mu'adikhah, and ''[[Farhang-i Qur'an]]'' by [[Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani]], which was written in cooperation with the Center for the Culture and Teachings of the Noble Qur'an. | In addition to thematic exegeses, many works have been written to provide easier access to Quranic verses concerning particular topics, which are known as thematic dictionaries of the Qur'an, such as ''Tafsil al-ayat'' by Jules La Beaume, ''[[al-Mu'jam al-mufahras li alfaz al-Qur'an al-karim]]'' by [[Muhammad Fu'ad Abd al-Baqi]], ''al-Madkhal ila l-tafsir al-mawdu'i li l-Qur'an al-karim'' by [[Sayyid Muhammad Baqir Abtahi]], ''Farhang-i mawdu'i-yi Qur'an'' by Mahmud Ramyar, Farhang-i mawdu'i-yi Qur'an-i majid by Kamran Fani and [[Baha' al-Din Khurramshahi]], ''Furugh-i bi payan'' by Abd al-Majid Mu'adikhah, and ''[[Farhang-i Qur'an]]'' by [[Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani]], which was written in cooperation with the Center for the Culture and Teachings of the Noble Qur'an. | ||
==Reference== | ==Reference== | ||
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