Basmala: Journal of Qur’an and Hadith
type: channel
description: Basmala: Journal of Qur’an and Hadith is a rigorously peer-reviewed academic journal specializing in Qur’an and Hadith studies. Established in 2025 by Elkuator Research and Publication in Pontianak, West Borneo, Indonesia, the journal publishes articles in both English and Indonesian, covering historical and contemporary interpretations of the Qurʾan and Ḥadith. Embracing diversity, the editors welcome contributions from all academic traditions and perspectives—whether Muslim or non-Muslim, from the Islamic world or the West, classical or contemporary.
publisher: Elkuator Research and Publication
language: en
publication name: Basmala: Journal of Qur’an and Hadith
issn: 3110-2352
items: Niẓām al-Qur’ān and the Unveiling of Qur’anic Maqāṣid: An Epistemological Study of Structural Tafsīr in Farrin and Chishti
items: Examining Hermeneutical Complexity in al-Ṭabarī’s Literal Hermeneutics: Rethinking the Maʾthūr–Raʾy Dichotomy
items: Literary Tafsīr and Qur’anic Narratives: Muḥammad Aḥmad Khalafullāh and A.H. Johns in Comparative Perspective
items: Beyond Digital Distraction: Surah al-‘Aṣr as a Qur’anic Framework for Time Ethics and Family Relations
items: From Sectarian Labels to Universal Ethics: Human Deviance in Abrahamic Scriptures
items: The Dialectics of Text and Reason: Badr al-Dīn al-Zarkashī's Contribution to Qur’anic Interpretive Methodology in the 8th Century Hijriyah
items: The Concept of Good Governance in the Story of Prophet Solomon: A Maqāṣidī Interpretation Analysis of Q.S. An-Naml [27]: 17-44
items: Between Science and Revelation: A Critical Assessment of Zaghlūl al-Najjār’s Scientific Hermeneutics in Hadith Interpretation
items: From Sanad to Syntax: The Disruption of Islamic Hermeneutics by Qur’anGPT
items: Reinterpreting Rāʿinā: A Maʿnā cum Maghzā Approach to Surah al-Baqarah [2]:104 and Its Relevance for Contemporary Communication Ethics

Niẓām al-Qur’ān and the Unveiling of Qur’anic Maqāṣid: An Epistemological Study of Structural Tafsīr in Farrin and Chishti
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description: Abstract This article examines the relationship between the niẓām al-Qurʾān approach and the elucidation of the maqāṣid al-Qurʾān through an epistemological analysis of two contemporary structural tafsīr works: Structure and Qur’anic Interpretation by Raymond Farrin and Macro Structure of the Soorahs of the Holy Qur’an by Khaleel Ur Rahman Chishti. The study is predicated on the premise that structural analyses of the Qur’an serve not only to demonstrate textual coherence but also possess hermeneutic potential for uncovering the internal purposes of individual sūrahs. Employing a qualitative methodology grounded in literature review and epistemological scrutiny of tafsīr, this article investigates the sources of knowledge, methodological approaches, epistemological orientations, and interpretive validity of the two scholars. The findings indicate that Farrin advances a textual-structural epistemology that effectively maps the internal coherence and symmetry of the sūrahs, albeit yielding maqāṣid that are primarily descriptive in nature. Conversely, Chishti offers a normative-teleological epistemology explicitly oriented toward the maqṣad aʿẓam (the supreme purpose) of the sūrahs, although his structural framework is less formally theorized. This article contends that synthesizing Farrin’s structural rigor with Chishti’s normative orientation facilitates the development of a more comprehensive niẓām al-Qurʾān–based tafsīr capable of elucidating the maqāṣid al-Qurʾān. These findings contribute to advancing methodological dialogue between structural Qur’anic studies and maqāṣid discourse within contemporary Qur’anic scholarship. [Artikel ini mengkaji hubungan antara pendekatan niẓām al-Qur’ān dan penjelasan maqāṣid al-Qur’ān melalui analisis epistemologis terhadap dua karya tafsir struktural kontemporer: Structure and Qur’anic Interpretation oleh Raymond Farrin dan Macro Structure of the Soorahs of the Holy Qur’an oleh Khaleel Ur Rahman Chishti. Studi ini didasarkan pa…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Niẓām al-Qur’ān
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subject: Maqāṣid al-Qur’ān
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subject: Qur’anic Structural Interpretation
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subject: Epistemology of Tafsīr
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subject: Raymond Farrin
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subject: Khaleel Ur Rahman Chishti
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creator: Miatul Qudsia
creator: Jauhara Albar Rouhullah
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 miatul, Jauhara Albar Rouhullah (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-01-05
publication date: 2026-01-05
starting page: 202
ending page: 230
doi: 10.24260/basmala.1.2.133

Examining Hermeneutical Complexity in al-Ṭabarī’s Literal Hermeneutics: Rethinking the Maʾthūr–Raʾy Dichotomy
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description: Abstract This article investigates the hermeneutical tensions present in al-Ṭabarī’s Jāmiʿ al-Bayān, a work traditionally categorized as tafsīr bi al-maʾthūr. Utilizing qualitative content analysis of selected theological verses (Q. 2:255; Q. 2:29; Q. 38:34), in conjunction with historical contextualization, the study explores the extent to which al-Ṭabarī consistently adheres to his three stated hermeneutical principles: reliance on transmitted ḥadīth, rejection of raʾy-based interpretation, and commitment to the apparent textual meaning (ẓāhir). The analysis uncovers significant contextual negotiation of these principles, particularly in verses addressing the divine attributes (ṣifāt Allāh). In such instances, al-Ṭabarī selectively evaluates competing narrations, incorporates linguistic and rational analysis, and employs a form of controlled literalism tempered by theological qualification. These findings indicate that al-Ṭabarī’s hermeneutical approach reflects a principled adaptation shaped by pre-canonical ḥadīth evaluation and the socio-theological dynamics of the third-century Hijrī context, rather than a mechanical application of methodological declarations. By emphasizing exegetical practice over classificatory categories, this study challenges the analytical sufficiency of the maʾthūr–raʾy dichotomy and contributes to a more nuanced understanding of early Sunnī hermeneutics. [Artikel ini mengkaji ketegangan hermeneutik yang terdapat dalam Jāmiʿ al-Bayān karya al-Ṭabarī, sebuah karya yang secara tradisional diklasifikasikan sebagai tafsīr bi al-maʾthūr. Dengan menggunakan analisis isi kualitatif terhadap sejumlah ayat teologis terpilih (Q. 2:255; Q. 2:29; Q. 38:34) serta pendekatan kontekstualisasi historis, penelitian ini menelaah sejauh mana al-Ṭabarī secara konsisten berpegang pada tiga prinsip hermeneutik yang ia nyatakan sendiri, yaitu ketergantungan pada ḥadīth yang ditransmisikan, penolakan terhadap penafsiran berbasis raʾy, dan komitmen terhadap mak…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Ibn Jarīr al-Ṭabarī
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subject: Qur’anic Exegesis
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subject: Literal Hermeneutics
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subject: Hadith-Based Interpretation
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subject: Divine Attributes
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creator: Mukhammad Hubbab Nauval
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Mukhammad Hubbab Nauval (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-12-31
publication date: 2025-12-31
starting page: 182
ending page: 201
doi: 10.24260/basmala.1.2.130

Literary Tafsīr and Qur’anic Narratives: Muḥammad Aḥmad Khalafullāh and A.H. Johns in Comparative Perspective
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description: Abstract Literary approaches to Qur’anic narratives are frequently characterized in contemporary scholarship as methodological responses to the predominance of historical-positivist interpretations. Nevertheless, existing research often treats literary tafsīr as a relatively homogeneous paradigm, paying insufficient attention to the epistemological distinctions underlying approaches that appear methodologically analogous. As a result, significant divergences concerning conceptions of revelatory truth, the role of history, and interpretive authority within literary readings of the Qurʾān remain inadequately examined. This lacuna is particularly evident in studies of Muḥammad Aḥmad Khalafullāh and A.H. Johns, who are commonly categorized together as proponents of literary interpretation despite embodying distinct epistemological orientations. This article seeks to address this gap through a critical comparative analysis of Khalafullāh’s literary–historical critique and Johns’ narrative criticism in their interpretations of Qur’anic narratives. Employing qualitative library research and comparative textual analysis, the study scrutinizes their principal works, with particular emphasis on their methodological applications to the stories of the Companions of the Cave and the Prophet Job. The findings demonstrate that a shared rejection of positivist historicism does not yield a unified conception of truth. Khalafullāh locates the truth of Qur’anic narratives in their communicative purpose and moral efficacy, whereas Johns defines truth in terms of narrative coherence shaped by the processes of revelation and reader engagement. This article contends that such epistemological tension constitutes an internal boundary within literary tafsīr itself. The study highlights the necessity for a more epistemologically reflective framework for literary interpretation—one that harmonizes methodological innovation with theological responsibility in contemporary Qur’anic studies. [Pend…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Literary Tafsīr
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subject: Narrative Criticism
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subject: Muḥammad Aḥmad Khalafullāh
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subject: A. H. Johns
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subject: Qur’anic Narratives
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creator: Nuzul Fitriansyah
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Nuzul Fitriansyah https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-12-25
publication date: 2025-12-25
starting page: 115
ending page: 139
doi: 10.24260/basmala.1.2.123

Beyond Digital Distraction: Surah al-‘Aṣr as a Qur’anic Framework for Time Ethics and Family Relations
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description: Abstract The rapid expansion of digital technology has significantly transformed patterns of family communication, particularly through the phenomenon of phubbing, defined as the neglect of others’ presence due to excessive smartphone use. Within Muslim family contexts, phubbing has been identified as a contributing factor to the weakening of emotional bonds, the deterioration of communication quality, and the disruption of core familial functions. Although this phenomenon has been widely examined from psychological and sociological perspectives, studies employing Qur’anic frameworks to construct contextually grounded family ethics remain limited. This article seeks to reconstruct Surah al-ʿAṣr (Q. 103:1–3) as a Qur’anic ethical paradigm for addressing phubbing and relational disruption within families in the digital age. Employing Abdullah Saeed’s contextual tafsir methodology and a comprehensive literature review, this study integrates linguistic analysis, micro- and macro-contextual examinations, and comparative readings of classical, modern, and contemporary tafsir, which are subsequently situated within contemporary social realities. The findings demonstrate that Surah al-ʿAṣr can be recontextualized into three core ethical values: (1) the ethics of time management, which frames time and attention as moral and spiritual trusts; (2) the productive use of time through quality righteous deeds (ʿamal ṣāliḥ), manifested in relational presence and care within the family; and (3) the cultivation of a family communication culture grounded in tawāṣī bi al-ḥaqq and tawāṣī bi al-ṣabr, emphasizing empathetic dialogue and relational patience. Theoretically, this study contributes to Qur’anic scholarship by proposing a model of ethical recontextualization that bridges the normative message of Surah al-ʿAṣr with contemporary ethical challenges arising from digital culture. Practically, the findings suggest that addressing phubbing requires strengthening ethical awareness and …
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Phubbing
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subject: Surah al-‘Aṣr
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subject: Qur’anic Ethics
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subject: Digital Communication
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subject: Family Disintegration
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creator: Nur Safitri
creator: Ihsan Nurmansyah
creator: Muhammad Adam Abd. Azid
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Nur Safitri https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-12-25
publication date: 2025-12-25
starting page: 140
ending page: 160
doi: 10.24260/basmala.1.2.122

From Sectarian Labels to Universal Ethics: Human Deviance in Abrahamic Scriptures
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description: Abstract Research concerning the theme of human misguidance within the Qurʾān, the Tanakh, and the Gospel has predominantly evolved within the distinct hermeneutical frameworks intrinsic to each tradition. This approach often yields sectarian interpretations that employ the concept of misguidance as a marker of theological identity. A significant gap in the scholarship persists due to the paucity of comparative studies that integrate philological analysis with ethical reflection across these sacred texts. This article seeks to address this lacuna by investigating the concept of human misguidance across the three Abrahamic traditions as a universal ethical typology, employing Paul Ricoeur’s narrative-hermeneutical methodology. The analysis focuses on the expressions al-maghḍūb and al-ḍāllīn in Sūrat al-Fātiḥah, the notion of qĕshēh ʿōref (“stiff-necked people”) in the Tanakh, and the parable of the Lost Sheep in the Gospel. Utilizing Ricoeur’s three-stage mimesis framework—prefiguration, configuration, and refiguration—this study examines the linguistic and historical contexts of each concept, synthesizes them into a coherent comparative interpretive structure, and recontextualizes them within a contemporary ethical framework. The findings demonstrate that, despite linguistic and theological divergences, the three Abrahamic traditions conceptualize misguidance as an anthropological condition characterized by conscious rebellion against truth, hardness of heart, and existential loss arising from human ignorance or vulnerability. This article argues that misguidance is more accurately understood as a universal moral category rather than a sectarian designation. Theoretically, these findings contribute to the field of comparative Qurʾanic hermeneutics, while practically they offer an ethical–theological foundation for fostering interfaith dialogue in contemporary pluralistic contexts. [Kajian tentang kesesatan manusia dalam Al-Qur’an, Tanakh, dan Injil selama ini cender…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Comparative Hermeneutics
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subject: Qur’an–Bible Intertextuality
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subject: Ethical Typology of Deviation
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subject: Paul Ricoeur’s Narrative Hermeneutics
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subject: Interreligious Ethics
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creator: Satrio Nurbantara
creator: Muhamad Iqzman Addif Su’aidi
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Satrio Nurbantara, Muhamad Iqzman Addif Su’aidi (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-12-29
publication date: 2025-12-29
starting page: 161
ending page: 181
doi: 10.24260/basmala.1.2.118

The Dialectics of Text and Reason: Badr al-Dīn al-Zarkashī's Contribution to Qur’anic Interpretive Methodology in the 8th Century Hijriyah
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description: This research comprehensively analyzes the methodological framework of Qur’anic interpretation according to Badr ad-Dīn az-Zarkasyi, as outlined in al-Burhān fī ʿUlūm al-Qurʾān. The study aims to fill a gap in the literature that often overlooks the legitimacy of raʾy (reason/ijtihād) in al-Zarkashī’s methodology, especially in light of the general perception regarding the dominance of the transmissive-static approach in Sunni exegesis during the 8th century Hijri. Using Gadamer’s hermeneutic framework, this research carefully explores how al-Zarkashīcategorizes the verses of the Qur’an, identifies the sources of his interpretations, and formulates the mechanism of ijtihād as a fundamental and legitimate tool for meaning-making. From a deep analysis, a crucial finding emerged: al-Zarkashī explicitly distinguishes between interpretation based on narration and taʾwīl that involves ijtihād, opening significant space for the use of reason for verses that do not have a definitive interpretation (qath’i). He emphasizes the necessity of ijtihād so that the Qur’an can continuously engage in dialectics with the dynamics of the times (tanazzul), even daring to reinterpret hadiths that are often misunderstood as prohibitions against raʾy with strong arguments. The methodology of ijtihād that he advocates is very solid, deeply rooted in the mastery of Arabic linguistic knowledge and uṣūl al-fiqh (principles of Islamic jurisprudence). This finding not only enriches the “big picture” of the history of Sunni exegesis in the medieval period by demonstrating that the philological-dialectical model accommodating raʾy (opinion) remains significant, but it also positions al-Zarkashī as an important figure who successfully bridges tradition and progressiveness in the realm of Islamic interpretative thought [Penelitian ini menganalisis secara komprehensif kerangka metodologis penafsiran al-Qur’an menurut Badr ad-Dīn al-Zarkashī sebagaimana tertulis dalam al-Burhān fī ʿUlūm al-Qurʾān. Kaj…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Badr al-Dīn al-Zarkashī
  topic: keywords
subject: Qur’anic Hermeneutics
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subject: al-Burhān fī ʿUlūm al-Qurʾān
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subject: Ijtihād
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subject: Raʾy
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creator: Maqdis
creator: Rizqotul Luqi Mufidah
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Maqdis, Rizqotul Luqi Mufidah (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-07-18
publication date: 2025-07-18
starting page: 86
ending page: 114
doi: 10.24260/basmala.1.1.65

The Concept of Good Governance in the Story of Prophet Solomon: A Maqāṣidī Interpretation Analysis of Q.S. An-Naml [27]: 17-44
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description: This article examines the institutional model of good governance as illustrated in the story of Prophet Solomon, particularly as conveyed in Q.S. An-Naml [27]: 17–44, through a tafsīr maqāṣidī (purposive exegesis) approach. Unlike previous studies that have primarily focused on either the individual leadership of Solomon or isolated narrative fragments, this research argues that the Qur’an provides a holistic framework for governance—one that encompasses the government, civil society, and the private sector, even if not in the form of modern formal institutions. By employing analyses of both maqāṣid zhāhir (apparent objectives) and maqāṣid bāṭin (hidden objectives), along with Abdul Mustaqim’s concept of ḥifẓ al-dawlah (protection of the state), this study demonstrates that the account of Prophet Solomon exemplifies a governance system that prioritizes the protection of religion, life, and the state, while upholding justice, equality, humanity, moderation, and responsible freedom. These findings emphasize that good governance is not solely the responsibility of the leader; rather, it arises from the synergistic collaboration among various segments of society, all striving to achieve the public good (maṣlaḥah). The contribution of this research lies in presenting a more comprehensive Qur’an-based institutional model of good governance, thereby enriching the discourse on tafsīr maqāṣidī within the study of governance. [Artikel ini mengkaji model kelembagaan good governance yang terkandung dalam kisah Nabi Sulaiman, khususnya dalam Q.S. An-Naml [27]: 17-44, melalui pendekatan tafsīr maqāṣidī. Berbeda dengan kajian sebelumnya yang lebih berfokus pada kepemimpinan individu atau fragmen kisah, penelitian ini berargumen bahwa Al-Qur'an menawarkan kerangka tata kelola pemerintahan yang holistik, melibatkan pemerintah, masyarakat madani, dan sektor swasta, meskipun tidak dalam bentuk kelembagaan formal modern. Dengan menggunakan analisis maqāṣid zhāhir dan maqāṣid bāṭin, ser…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Good Governance
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subject: Prophet Sulaiman
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subject: Tafsīr Maqāṣidī
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subject: Institution
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subject: Ḥifẓ al-Dawlah
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creator: Khairul Fikri
creator: Khamim
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Khairul Fikri, Khamim (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-06-30
publication date: 2025-06-30
starting page: 1
ending page: 27
doi: 10.24260/basmala.1.1.22

Between Science and Revelation: A Critical Assessment of Zaghlūl al-Najjār’s Scientific Hermeneutics in Hadith Interpretation
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description: This article investigates the methodological consistency of Zaghlūl al-Najjār’s scientific hermeneutics as articulated in al-Iʿjāz al-ʿIlmī fī al-Sunnah al-Nabawiyyah. Al-Najjār proposes a five-step interpretive framework for uncovering scientific content within prophetic traditions, comprising linguistic analysis, contextual examination (asbāb al-wurūd), cross-hadith comparison, Qurʾanic correlation, and scientific validation. While widely cited, the internal coherence of this model has not been subjected to close critical analysis. Adopting a qualitative, text-based approach rooted in hermeneutical theory, this study analyzes seventy hadiths discussed in al-Najjār’s work to assess the extent to which his stated framework is consistently applied. The findings reveal that only three hadiths (4.3%) demonstrate full methodological implementation, while the remainder exhibit partial and uneven usage of the proposed steps. This inconsistency suggests a tendency to prioritize scientific concordance over traditional exegetical rigor. The article argues that such inconsistency reflects an underlying epistemological tension between the authority of empirical science and the interpretive legacy of ʿulūm al-ḥadīth. Rather than rejecting the scientific hermeneutical project, this study calls for a more critically grounded approach—one that integrates scientific inquiry without compromising methodological transparency or fidelity to the hadith tradition. This research contributes to broader discussions on iʿjāz ʿilmī by proposing evaluative criteria for future scholarship aiming to reconcile revelation with modern science within a coherent and academically sustainable framework. [Artikel ini mengkaji konsistensi metodologis dari pendekatan hermeneutika ilmiah yang dirumuskan oleh Zaghlūl al-Najjār dalam karyanya al-Iʿjāz al-ʿIlmī fī al-Sunnah al-Nabawiyyah. Al-Najjār mengusulkan kerangka interpretasi lima langkah untuk mengungkap kandungan saintifik dalam hadis, yang mencakup a…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Scientific Hermeneutics
  topic: keywords
subject: Iʿjāz ʿIlmī
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subject: Zaghlūl al-Najjār
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subject: Hadith Interpretation
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subject: Epistemology of Revelation
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creator: Anggi Radar
creator: Lukman Al-Hakim
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Anggi Radar, Lukman Al-Hakim (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-07-08
publication date: 2025-07-08
starting page: 68
ending page: 85
doi: 10.24260/basmala.1.1.21

From Sanad to Syntax: The Disruption of Islamic Hermeneutics by Qur’anGPT
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description: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly encroaching upon domains once considered the exclusive purview of human cognition, including the interpretation of religious texts. While existing scholarship has explored the ethical and legal permissibility of AI within Islamic contexts, relatively little attention has been paid to how AI technologies—such as Qur’anGPT—are reshaping interpretive authority and hermeneutical methodologies. This article addresses that gap by critically examining Qur’anGPT as a case study of digital interpretive agency within contemporary Islam. This study employs a qualitative, literature-based methodology that integrates theoretical frameworks from digital hermeneutics with the sociology of Islamic knowledge. It is further complemented by a textual analysis of user interactions with Qur’anGPT. The findings suggest that Qur’anGPT functions not merely as a technological tool but as an epistemic actor, mediating Qur’anic meaning, shaping user perceptions, and reconfiguring traditional dynamics between scripture, scholars, and the community. Its algorithmic architecture and linguistic output indicate an emerging shift toward decentralized and democratized models of religious authority. However, this shift also raises critical concerns regarding interpretive reductionism, algorithmic bias, and the diminishing authority of classical epistemological frameworks, particularly those grounded in sanad and ijtihād. The study argues that while Qur’anGPT significantly improves access to Qur’anic texts, it may oversimplify complex theological discourses. Therefore, AI should be utilized as a supplementary tool—not as a replacement—for human interpretive judgment. The article concludes by proposing an ethical-theoretical framework for evaluating AI’s role in Islamic exegesis and presents implications for scholars, technologists, and religious institutions engaged at the intersection of Islam and digital innovation. [Kecerdasan Buatan (AI) semakin meramba…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Qur’anGPT
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subject: Hermeneutika Digital
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subject: Tafsir Al-Qur’an
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subject: Artificial Intelligence
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subject: Otoritas Keagamaan
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creator: Mohammad Fattahun Niam
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Mohammad Fattahun Niam (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-07-08
publication date: 2025-07-08
starting page: 46
ending page: 67
doi: 10.24260/basmala.1.1.19

Reinterpreting Rāʿinā: A Maʿnā cum Maghzā Approach to Surah al-Baqarah [2]:104 and Its Relevance for Contemporary Communication Ethics
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description: This study provides a comprehensive review of Surah al-Baqarah [2:104], focusing specifically on the prohibition of rāʿinā. It employs a maʿnā cum maghzā approach to address the shortcomings of classical interpretations, which often overlook the verse's modern relevance. This research argues that the verse serves as a foundational principle for communication ethics, safeguarding prophetic dignity and preserving social harmony in Medina. The study aims to construct a holistic understanding of the verse through an analysis of its historical meaning (al-maʿnā al-tārīkhī) and its historical-contemporary significance (al-maghzā al-tārīkhī and al-maghzā al-mutaḥarrik al-muʿāṣir). Utilizing linguistic, intratextual, intertextual, and socio-historical methods, this study reveals that the prohibition against rāʿinā was not due to its inherent negative connotations or foreign origins. Instead, it constituted a divine response to the deliberate misuse and semantic distortion of the term by certain Jewish groups who sought to insult the Prophet Muḥammad. Furthermore, these findings hold significant contemporary relevance as a Quranic principle for combating hate speech and promoting wasatiyyah (moderation) within pluralistic societies. This research contributes to Quranic studies by offering a deeper interpretation that challenges traditional views and provides a framework for addressing modern communication challenges. [Studi ini secara komprehensif meninjau Surah al-Baqarah [2]:104, khususnya larangan rāʿinā. Studi ini menggunakan pendekatan maʿnā cum maghzā untuk mengatasi kekurangan dalam interpretasi klasik yang sering mengabaikan relevansinya di era modern. Penelitian ini berargumen bahwa ayat tersebut berfungsi sebagai dasar etika komunikasi, melindungi martabat kenabian, dan menjaga harmoni sosial di Madinah. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk membangun pemahaman holistik tentang ayat tersebut melalui analisis makna historis (al-maʿnā al-tārīkhī) dan signifikansi histor…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Surah al-Baqarah [2]:104
  topic: keywords
subject: Rāʿinā
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subject: Etika Komunikasi
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subject: Wasatiyyah
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subject: Maʿnā cum Maghzā
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creator: SM. Fahmi Azhar
creator: Hardimansyah
creator: Indriastuti Ramadhani
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 SM. Fahmi Azhar, Hardimansyah (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-07-03
publication date: 2025-07-03
starting page: 28
ending page: 45
doi: 10.24260/basmala.1.1.17