Critical Studies on the Quranic Exegesis

Critical Studies on the Quranic Exegesis

Exploring the Possibility of Coexistence between Reform and Injustice: An Analysis of Commentator's Perspectives on Hūd/117

Document Type : Promotional article

Authors
Mohammad Ibrahim Rowshanzamir 1
Ali Akbar HabibiMehr 2
1 Associate Professor, Department of Qurʾān and Hadith Sciences, Razavi University of Islamic Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
2 Graduate of the fourth level of Khorasan Seminary School.
10.22034/naghdeara.2024.196823
Abstract
The commentators' perspectives on the interpretation of Verse 117 of Sūra Hūd have given rise to numerous discussions. Among these is the compatibility or incompatibility of reform with oppression in a society. The divergence in commentators' opinions is such that some believe this verse to be among the ambiguous verses. The findings of this research, particularly regarding the possibility of combining reform and oppression within a society, indicate that the viewpoint of commentators who consider the phrase "with oppression" as an adverbial modifier of the subject pronoun in "to destroy" or its antecedent, "your Lord," and thus regard it as an explanatory clause, leads to the conclusion that the coexistence of reform and oppression in a society is not possible. This view, in addition to aligning with the prevalent opinion among commentators, is supported by robust Quranic and narrative evidence that negates any unjust act by God. The opposing view, which results in the possibility of reconciling reform with oppression in a society, not only lacks solid evidence but also encounters problems in defining oppression. Considering the alignment of the first viewpoint with other Quranic verses, one can confidently deem the claim of ambiguity of this verse as unacceptable.
 
Keywords
The Ambiguous Verse (Al-Mutashābih)
Oppression
Polytheism
Reform
Hūd/117
Subjects
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Critical Studies on the Quranic Exegesis
Volume 4, Issue 2 - Serial Number 8
March 2024
Pages 325-350

  • Receive Date 26 March 2024
  • Revise Date 26 May 2024
  • Accept Date 26 May 2024