Jurnal At-Tibyan: Jurnal Ilmu Alqur'an dan Tafsir

TRADITION AND MODERNITY: ORTHODOX INTERPRETATION OF QS. AL-FATIHAH IN THE STUDY QURAN

Zikri Riza, Kusmana, Mhd. Idris — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Implying the identical meaning, the term orthodox Islam or traditional Islam is understood as the correct doctrine in accordance with official teachings. Both are symbols of the maintenance of old religious ways that originate from an authoritative entity that must be obeyed. Assuming to impose the same way, The Study Quran by Seyyed Hossein Nasr and his team also maintain the tradition of interpreting the Quran with unique characteristics of orthodoxy. The present work aims to explicate the orthodoxy of the tradition-based interpretation contained in the work of these traditionalist scholars by focusing on QS. al-Fatihah/1’s commentary in its seven verses. The modern orthodoxy approaches remain relevant to the first surah since its everyday performance articulates the traditionalism of religious practice. We conclude that the authorship of The Study Quran is an effort to preserve traditional methods of modern Quranic interpretation as reflected through the scriptural and community elements of Islamic orthodoxy. The Study Quran's orthodoxy is characterized by the interpretation based on discursive tradition which allows the development of existing discourse and thought. It contributes to the idea that modernity does not necessarily mean quitting old conducts inherited by the treasure of traditional ‘ulum al-Qur’an. Moreover, modern interpretation orthodoxy does not withdraw from the dynamics of thoughts in diversified religious groups of Islam.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION IN THE QUR'AN: ANALYSIS OF THE STORIES OF THE PROPHETS

Ulvah Nur'aeni, Nurul Afrianti, Fitroh Hayati, Kasimah binti Kamaruddin — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 20:50:32 +0800

This article focuses on outlining the moral messages behind the various forms of interpersonal communication in the Quran. This is motivated by the current phenomenon in which communication has been dominated by technological advancements and social media that offer convenience. While communication through social media brings great benefits to life, it is still unable to fully represent a persons feelings and emotions. Talking or discussing through social media has now shifted face-to-face communication. Face-to-face communication has become something unfamiliar and missed by some people. Therefore, this article aims to highlight once again the urgency of interpersonal or face-to-face communication in accordance with the guidance of the Quran. Based on an exploration of the Quranic verses regarding interpersonal communication, six themes are recorded in the Quran. These themes reflect a variety of communication contexts, providing guidance for interacting in every situation and with every interlocutor. This study uses a thematic method to explore the meanings of conversations recorded in the Quran.

THE ESOTERIC CONCEPT OF TAJALLIYAT IN ADAM’S CREATION: AN ANALYSIS OF THE JAVANESE TAFSIR FAYD AL-RAHMAN BY KIAI SALIH DARAT

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:17:28 +0800

The concept of tajalliyat is often derived from non-Nusantara Sufi scholars and referenced in non-tafsir works such as Ibn al-Arabi’s Futuhat al-Makkiyyah. However, the Javanese tafsir Fayd al-Rahman explicitly presents tajalliyat in the story of Adam’s creation. In Sufi tradition, tajalliyat is closely related to the concept of insan kamil (the Perfect Human). This study explores both concepts and their interrelation in Fayd al-Rahman using a thematic approach and content analysis. The findings reveal that tajalliyat in Adam’s creation refers to the manifestation of God’s Names and Attributes within Adam’s essence, reflecting the Divine through the expression ana huwa la huwa (“He is, yet not He”). Meanwhile, insan kamil is symbolized through Adam’s honor as khalifah, adorned with the taj al-karamah, libas al-sa‘adah, and nitaq al-qurbah. Their connection is interpreted through epistemological, ontological, and cosmic reasoning, showing tajalliyat as the path and insan kamil as its peak. Thus, Adam is portrayed as the embodiment of insan kamil manifested through divine tajalliyat.

RHYMING PROSE IN THE ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF SURAH AL-FATIHAH: A STUDY OF SHAWKAT M. TOORAWA’S APPROACH

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 11:37:18 +0800

Shawkat M Toorawa is known for his innovative efforts in translating the Quran in English. He pays attention not only to the accuracy of meaning but also the aesthetic aspects such as rhyme and grammatical structure. In translating Surah Al Fatihah Toorawa managed to maintain rhyme consistently. The purpose of this study is to answer two academic problems namely to examine how Shawkat Toorawa maintains rhyming prose in his translation of Surah Al Fatihah and how Toorawa balances the aesthetic elements and syntactical conformity of the source text. This research uses the library research method by utilizing and synthesizing Shawkat Toorawas primary sources as well as some secondary writings that examine his thoughts. The results show that in translating Surah Al Fatihah Toorawa managed to balance the rhyming prose choose diction that has syllable stress uniformity and maintain the syntactic function of each word well. Sometimes he also made idiomatic transformations in his translation but he did not lose the essence of the verse. Toorawas innovation reflects an attempt to bring back the essence of the beauty of the musical resonance of the Quranic verse for non Arabic readers.

FIL–JAWAB–NATIJAH AS AN ALTERNATIVE FRAMEWORK FOR LEGAL INTERPRETATION OF QURANIC NARRATIVE VERSES: THE PERSPECTIVE OF IZZ AL-DIN IBN ABD AL-SALAM

Mohamad Zaenal Arifin, Ahmad Bahrul Hikam, Nurkholis — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:38:47 +0800

Quranic narrative verses, in addition to serving as sources of spiritual, moral, and educational values, can also function as a medium for formulating legal principles. This article examines a model of interpreting Quranic narrative verses in Shajarat al-Maarif by Izz al-Din ibn Abd al-Salam. This study employs a qualitative method based on library research. The primary source of data is Shajarat al-Maarif, while secondary sources include classical Quranic commentaries, books, and scholarly articles relevant to the topic. The collected data are analyzed using content analysis techniques. The findings reveal that Ibn Abd al-Salam interprets Quranic narrative verses through a fil–jawab–natijah model, which is integrated with elements of Sufism, maqasid al-shariah, and usul al-fiqh in the process of deriving legal principles. Through this model, every human action (fil) is evaluated based on God’s response (jawab), which subsequently generates normative consequences (natijah) that can be generalized into legal maxims. From the narratives of the prophets—such as Prophet Yusuf, Musa, and Ibrahim—and the figure of Qarun, Ibn Abd al-Salam extracts legal principles including non-formal evidentiary procedures, the prioritization of public interest (maslahah), and prophetic ethics in the implementation of legal obligations (taklif). From the story of Qarun, he further emphasizes the importance of wealth redistribution, anti-greed ethics, and policies of economic justice. This study concludes that the fil–jawab–natijah model proposed by Ibn Abd al-Salam enriches the discourse of legal interpretation of Quranic narrative verses by offering an integrative and contextual approach.