Maqasidic Tafsir of the Holy Qur’an: Its Importance and Development

Abstract

This research aims to study Maqasidic Tafsir in terms of its concept, objectives, and development. The study adopts the inductive, historical, and comparative methodologies. It falls within the field of Islamic sciences related to the Qur'an and its sciences. The research is divided into two sections: the first section discusses the concept of Maqasidic Tafsir and its objectives, while the second section examines Maqasid of Tafsir among early scholars and contemporary scholars.

One of the key findings of this research is that Maqasidic Tafsir serves as a compass guiding the interpreter in the right direction, enabling a proper understanding of the divine message and avoiding unnecessary elaboration, disputes, and other unproductive discussions.