Comparative Studies of Quran

Comparative Studies of Quran

A Comparative Study of Exegetical Views of Mughnῑyeh and Sayed Qutb on Aspects of Miracles of the Holy Qur'an

Document Type : review paper

Authors
zohreh akhavanmoghadam 1
fateme hossini 2
1 Associate Professor, Department of Quranic and Hadith Sciences, University of Quranic Sciences and Education, Tehran, Iran.
2 Graduated from Master's Degree, Quranic Sciences, University of Noble Qur'anic Sciences and Education, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
The Qur’an will be the guide for mankind throughout history. It’s the incomparability and diverse aspects of the Qur’anic miracle that guarantees this efficiency and includes all dimensions and aspects of the Qur’an. These components generally ensure the miracle and effectiveness of the Holy Qur’an along history. Based on the commentaries “Al-Kᾱshif” by Mohammad Jawad Mughnῑyeh and “Fῑ Zilᾱl al-Qur'an” by Sayed Qutb, this research emphasizes the miracles of the Qur'an, using a comparative method. Having paid attention to the motives for writing these commentaries and the approach governing them, it analyses the different dimensions and components of the miracles of the Qur'an from the perspective of both commentators. The results indicate that both persons propose the miracle of expression under the muqatta'a (cut) letters and believe in the illustration of the Qur'an, although it is the main method in Fῑ Zilᾱl al-Qur'an. They are the same in terms of non-dispute, occult news, and legislative miracles, although Mughnῑyeh expresses the characteristics of legislative miracles more clearly. As for the issue of scientific miracles, both commentators believe that human sciences should not be imposed on the Qur'an. In addition, although they are different in method and foundations of interpretation, since they have a social-educational approach, they avoid Israeli narrations and mentioning controversial issues in order to persuade the new generation.
Keywords
Miracles of the Qur'an
Mughnῑyeh
Sayes Qutb
Illustration
Muqatta'a Letters
Education

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  • Receive Date 06 August 2022
  • Revise Date 05 October 2022
  • Accept Date 24 May 2023
  • Publish Date 22 June 2023