The Transformation of Qira’at in Classical Tafsir: A Comparative Study of Middle Eastern and Nusantara Manuscripts

Authors

  • Mochammad Novendri S Faculty of Ushuluddin, Imam Asy-Syafi'i Islamic Institute, Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia
  • Khairunnas Jamal Faculty of Ushuluddin, Sultan Syarif Kasim State Islamic University, Riau, Indonesia
  • Hidayatullah Ismail Faculty of Ushuluddin, Sultan Syarif Kasim State Islamic University, Riau, Indonesia
  • Dasman Yahya Ma'ali Faculty of Ushuluddin, Sultan Syarif Kasim State Islamic University, Riau, Indonesia
  • Ali Musri Semjan Putra Faculty of Ushuluddin, Imam Asy-Syafi'i Islamic Institute, Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia

Keywords:

Qira’at, Classical Tafsir, Manuscripts, Middle East, Nusantara

Abstract

The study of qiraat (variant Quranic readings) in classical exegesis is a significant aspect of Quranic studies, as differences in recitation can influence the interpretation of verses. This research explores how variations in qiraat found in classical tafsir manuscripts from the Middle East and the Malay-Indonesian archipelago (Nusantara) shape distinct exegetical patterns. Employing library research methods with philological and comparative approaches, this study analyzes several classical tafsir manuscripts, including Tafsir al-Qurtubi, Tafsir al-Tabari, Tafsir Tarjuman al-Mustafid, and Tafsir al-Ibriz. The findings reveal that qiraat not only create interpretive diversity but also influence the methodology of tafsir. Middle Eastern manuscripts tend to emphasize linguistic analysis and transmission chains (isnad), while Nusantara tafsir integrates qiraat with local cultural wisdom. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of qiraat-based interpretation and the intellectual transformation of Islamic scholarship across civilizations.

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2025-08-13

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