Analysis of the principle of Asbāb al-Nuzūl and its implications for social exegesis: A study of QS. An-Nisā’ [4]:58 and QS. al-Ḥujurāt [49]:9 in Tafsir al-Jalālain

Indah Purnama Sari, Mutiara Kasih and Hidayatullah Ismail
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Indah Purnama Sari: UIN Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau
Mutiara Kasih: UIN Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau
Hidayatullah Ismail: UIN Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau

Priviet Social Sciences Journal, 2025, vol. 5, issue 12, 109-119

Abstract: The Qur’an serves as a comprehensive guide for life, directing spiritual aspects and regulating the social dimensions of human existence. To grasp its universal messages comprehensively, an asbāb al-nuzūl approach is essential, as it traces the historical context of the revelation. This study examines the application of the asbāb al-nuzūl concept in Tafsir al-Jalālain by Jalāl al-Dīn al-Maḥallī and Jalāl al-Dīn al-Suyūṭī and its relevance to the formation of social interpretation, particularly concerning QS. An-Nisā’ [4]:58 and QS. al-Ḥujurāt [49]:9. Employing a qualitative-descriptive approach through library research, this study explores the exegetes’ interpretive patterns. The findings indicate that Tafsir al-Jalālain employs asbāb al-nuzūl not only to explain the causes of revelation but also to affirm broader moral and social meanings. QS. An-Nisā’ [4]:58 emphasizes the values of trustworthiness and justice in public leadership, while QS. al-Ḥujurāt [49]:9 highlights the importance of reconciliation in mitigating social conflicts. The application of the principle al-‘ibrah bi ‘umūm al-laf ẓ l ā bi khu ṣ ū ṣ as-sabab universalizes the message of the verses, making them relevant across the ages. Thus, Tafsir al-Jalālain is not only a concise exegesis ( tafsīr ijmālī ) but also contributes significantly to shaping a contemporary paradigm of social interpretation that resonates with modern reality.

Keywords: Asbāb al-Nuzūl; Interpretative Implications; Social Exegesis; Justice and Trustworthiness; Social Reconciliation; Tafsir al-Jalālain (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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