The role of context in interpreting Quran
Document Type : Research Paper
Author
استادیار مجتمع آموزش عالی شهید محلاتی
Abstract
Great exegesists of Quran from the early time have sought to comment, understand and present what is meant in words and verses. Such being the case, they have used prophetic sayings and the grounds of revealing verses.
One of the most certain way for the purpose has been counted to be paying attention to the context of the holy verses. When commenting holy Quran, one may consider words, sentences and expressions in isolation and separately. This way, however, can not lead to perceiving the real meaning of the verses. It is, therefore, necessary for exegesists to regard the context in which the words are used. In this way, we understand that context is of essential part in interpreting the verses and this is what the paper has intended to describe.
One of the most certain way for the purpose has been counted to be paying attention to the context of the holy verses. When commenting holy Quran, one may consider words, sentences and expressions in isolation and separately. This way, however, can not lead to perceiving the real meaning of the verses. It is, therefore, necessary for exegesists to regard the context in which the words are used. In this way, we understand that context is of essential part in interpreting the verses and this is what the paper has intended to describe.
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