Analisis Pergeseran Makna Ayat Muhkamat dan Mutasyabihat dalam Tafsir Klasik dan Kontemporer

Abstract

The concepts of muḥkamāt and mutasyābihāt constitute one of the central issues in ‘ulūm al-Qur’ān, serving to explain the degree of clarity in the meanings of Qur’anic verses. Throughout the development of the exegetical tradition, however, the classification of these two concepts has not always been understood uniformly and has undergone shifts in meaning in response to changes in the social, intellectual, and methodological contexts of Qur’anic exegetes. This article aims to examine the shifting meanings of muḥkamāt and mutasyābihāt verses in Qur’anic exegesis through a comparative analysis of classical and contemporary tafsīr. Employing a qualitative library-based research approach, this study analyzes various relevant literatures. The findings indicate that the meanings of muḥkamāt and mutasyābihāt verses are dynamic and subject to change, influenced by shifts in epistemological horizons, exegetical methodologies, and the socio-intellectual contexts of the exegetes. The implications of this study suggest that the classification of muḥkam and mutasyābih should be understood in a contextual and dialogical manner, thereby opening space for the development of more adaptive approaches to Qur’anic exegesis in response to the advancement of knowledge without negating the authority of revelation.