INTERPRETIVE CRITICISM IN THE ABROGATING AND ABROGATED (AL-NĀSIKH WA AL-MANSŪKH) ACCORDING TO AL-MIQDĀD AL-SIYŪRĪ IN HIS BOOK KANZ AL-ʿIRFĀN:— AN ANALYTICAL STUDY

Abstract

This research deals with a critical analytical study of the concept of the abrogator, which is reproduced in the book (The Treasure of Irfan in the Jurisprudence of the Qur 'an) by Miqdad al-Syuri (d. 826AH), one of the most prominent interpreters of the ninth century AH who was characterized by a clear critical tendency in dealing with issues of interpretation and the sciences of the Holy Qur 'an.

The research aims to reveal Miqdad al-Syuri's vision in identifying copying resources, and his controls in distinguishing between true copying and what is claimed to be copying, which is not true copying, while analyzing his approach in discussing the statements of the interpreters and narrators who advanced, and clarifying the linguistic and fundamentalist foundations that he adopted in evaluating texts.

The study showed that Al-Syuri dealt with the issue of copying in a conscious critical spirit. He did not accept the claim of copying until after verifying the integrity of  both the transport and mental evidence. Then, he suggested narrowing the circle of copying and returning many of his resources to allocation, statement, legislative progression , etc., which reflects a maturity in understanding the Qur 'anic text and awareness of the approaches of the applicants in interpreting it. The results also showed that his approach to the study of copying combines a careful linguistic analysis, a sober fundamentalist rooting, and a critical attitude towards interpretive narratives, which makes his interpretation an early witness to the development of the critical approach in the Imamiyya school.