Egalitarianism and Nationality in Surah Al-Hujurat Verse 13

(A Comparative Study Between Ibn Kathir’s Tafsir and Al-Misbah’s Tafsir)

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10.2991/978-2-38476-102-9_14How to use a DOI?

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Al-Misbah; Al-Qur’an Al-Azim; Social Equality; Ibnu Katsir; Quraish Shihab; egalitarianism

Abstract

Islamic teachings come with the principle of egalitarianism, as stated in the Quran, Surah Al-Hujurat, and verse 13. The changing global geopolitics and social dynamics have brought about a shift in the meaning of egalitarianism. This shift has also impacted the interpretations related to nationality and egalitarianism. Therefore, a comparative study is conducted on the interpretation of Surah Al-Hujurat, verse 13, between Ibn Kathir’s representation of classical tafsir and Quraish Shihab’s representation of modern tafsir. This research aims to provide new insights into the differences in interpreting the concept of egalitarianism and nationality from different temporal backgrounds. The methodology employed in this research is a literature review with a comparative analysis approach. The findings of this research indicate that both commentators differ in explaining the details of tribes and nations. This difference can be attributed to the distinct temporal and geographical backgrounds of the two commentators. As a result, Quraish Shihab does not provide detailed explanations regarding the differences among tribes and nations due to his background of being born and raised in the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. Despite the disparities in temporal and geographical backgrounds, their overall understanding of the essence of the verse remains the same. This demonstrates that the Quran serves as a timeless guide to be universally applied by all humans on Earth, regardless of their temporal and geographical contexts.

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AU  - Asa Nur Fadhilah
AU  - Ainur Rha’in
AU  - Saifuddin
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/09/28
TI  - Egalitarianism and Nationality in Surah Al-Hujurat Verse 13
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Islamic and Muhammadiyah Studies (ICIMS 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 149
EP  - 159
SN  - 2352-5398
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