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"Typology of the Traditions of the Ahl al-Bayt in Qur’anic Narratives: Exegesis, Interpretation, and Contemplation"
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Jalaledin Mahmoudi *1   , Hossein Moradi1 , Seyed Mohammad Razavi1 |
| 1- Department of Quran and Hadith Sciences, SR.C., Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran, Department of Quran and Hadith Sciences, SR.C., Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran |
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| This article examines the typology of exegetical traditions of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa) concerning the Qur’anic narratives—an area that has not yet been studied independently. The Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa), in their engagement with Qur’anic stories, adopted diverse approaches: at times they explicated and unveiled the apparent meanings of the words; at other times, through taʾwīl, they pointed to the inner depth and esoteric dimensions of the narratives; and at still other times, without the intention of exegesis or taʾwīl, they offered subtle and instructive insights drawn from these verses. Employing an exploratory-analytical method, the present study identifies three principal categories of traditions: exegetical, contemplative, and interpretive (taʾwīlī). Within the exegetical traditions, types such as contextualizing the circumstances of revelation, clarifying words and concepts, explaining the rationale behind rulings, and affirming the purity of the prophets are discussed. In the contemplative traditions, attention is given to linguistic structures, the conduct of the Ahl al-Bayt, theological concepts, the role of Imamate, ethical lessons, and juridical rulings. In the interpretive traditions, one finds references to the inner dimensions of the verses, specification of referents, and the taʾwīl of narratives in relation to the Ahl al-Bayt and the awaited al-Qāʾim (ʿa). Finally, the study offers recommendations for strengthening the culture of intimacy with and contemplation upon the Qur’an. |
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| Keywords: Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa), Qur’anic Narratives, Exegetical Typologies, Interpretive (Taʾwīlī) Typologies, Contemplative Typologies |
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Received: 2025/11/16 | Accepted: 2026/05/31 | Published: 2026/05/31
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