TAFSIR AL-QUR'AN: KAJIAN TERHADAP TAFSIR BIL MA'TSUR, TAFSIR BIL RA'YI, DAN TAFSIR BIL ISYARI

Abstract

This research examines three main typologies in the methodology of Qur'anic interpretation (tafsir), namely tafsir bil ma'tsur, tafsir bil ra'yi, and tafsir bil isyari. These three methods have different epistemological foundations, characteristics, and respective strengths and weaknesses. Tafsir bil ma'tsur relies on transmitted reports and authoritative sources such as the Qur'an, hadith, and companions' opinions. Tafsir bil ra'yi utilizes ijtihad and measured rational reasoning based on linguistic rules and Qur'anic sciences. Tafsir bil isyari attempts to uncover the inner meanings of Qur'anic verses through a Sufi approach. This research is qualitative in nature, employing a library research method. The results show that the three typologies of tafsir are complementary and make significant contributions to the treasury of Qur'anic interpretation, although each has its own methodological limitations.