The Essence of Quranic Argument and Implementation

Abstract

The Noble Quran serves as the primary source of Islamic law. The Prophet Muhammad PBUH was the individual, who most deeply acquainted with both the comprehensive and detailed aspects of the Quran. All legal rulings and regulations issued by him were founded upon his profound understanding of the Quran. Following his passing, the responsibility of explaining the Quran in detail fell upon the honored Companions of Prophet Muhammad PBUH instituted the generation that directly witnessed the revelation of the Quran, understanding the reasons behind the descent of each verse and its contextual significance at the time of revelation. However, with the passing of the generation of the Companions, separations arose among the Muslim community, leading to the emergence of political factions exploiting the Quran for their political agendas. Verses of the Quran began to be interpreted according to their personal desires, disregarding the established principles of interpretation outlined by the Prophet Muhammad and his Companions. Consequently, variations and misinterpretations emerged in the interpretation of the Quran, persisting to this day. This study uses a qualitative approach, involving data collection followed by analysis. The findings of the study reveal that the discipline of Istidlal is a unique and complex, challenging to master, requiring the knowledge and skill by scholarly experts.