The Importance of Interpreters' Methods in Interpreting the Qur’an

Abstract

Interpreters’ methodology is one of the sciences of the Holy Qur’an. The “approach” is a term that refers to a plan that the interpreter of the Qur’an follows. It is either stipulated by the interpreter at the forefront of his interpretation, or inferred by extrapolating and tracking his interpretation to identify the approach he follows and the resources he utilizes. It is intended to identify the approach of the interpreter in interpreting the Quran. Interpretation approaches are of great importance in highlighting the scientific value of interpretation, clarifying and utilizing its advantages and making the Qur’an easier to understand by the reader.

The researcher also reviewed the interpretation approaches with reference to the role they play in understanding the Qur’an by determining the appropriate interpretation approach for each text and clarifying the methodological and interpretive standards. The existence of different interpretation approaches is due to various reasons, like: the scientific background of the interpreter, the research skill level, and the standards and interpretive approaches the researcher uses to match the topic and context so as to help the addressee understand the Qur’anic text better.