Research Article | Open Access
A Case Study on the Role of Political Contexts During the Rashidun Caliphate in the Interpretation of the Companions' Commentators.
Sayed Dastghaib Saib, Sayed Mohsen Kazemi, Sayed Ali Sayedof
Pages: 830-838
Abstract
This study examines the impact of the political contexts during the Rashidun Caliphate on the Qur'anic interpretations of the Companions. The main issue addressed in this research is how political and social conditions, such as takfir, the legitimacy of the caliphate, the distribution of public wealth, and the expansion of Islamic conquests, have shaped and guided the interpretative approaches of the Companions. The research method is descriptive-analytical, based on the examination of primary historical, interpretative, and hadith sources, and the analysis of their data. The findings show that the political contexts of the Rashidun Caliphate played a decisive role in shaping the interpretations of the Companions. The interpretations of the infallibles, such as Imam Ali (A) and Lady Fatima (S), in response to political misinterpretations, have provided a solid framework for explaining Qur'anic principles. The interpretations of other caliphs, such as Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Muawiya, also reflect the social and political conditions of their time and were sometimes used to correct misinterpretations or secure political legitimacy. The results indicate that analyzing these interpretations can help enhance the understanding of the influence of politics on contemporary interpretative approaches and provide a model for similar research.
Keywords
Qur'anic Interpretations, Political Contexts, Rashidun Caliphs, Companions.