Tafsir of Surah al-Dhariyat by MOHAMMED IBN ABI ALQASIM ALBAQQALI (D. 562 H): Critical Edition and Study

Abstract

This research examines the Tafsir Of Surah Al-Dhariyat By Mohammed Ibn Abi Al-Qasim Al-Baqqali (D. 562H): Critical Edition and Study. The study comprises two sections: The first section addresses the author and his work. Regarding the author, it clarifies his name, lineage, scholarly standing, scholars' praise of him, and his death. Concerning the work, it establishes the title of his exegesis, authenticates its attribution to the author, and describes the manuscript—a unique autograph copy upon which this edition relies. The second section presents the critical edition of the text, following established scholarly methodology in textual criticism. The research aims to highlight the scholarly heritage of early Muslim scholars, elucidate their contributions to serving the Qur'an, and explicate the meanings of verses in Surah al-Dhariyat. The study yields several findings, most notably: al-Baqqali integrated transmitted and rational approaches in his exegesis, addressed variant readings (qira'at), cited hadiths and poetry, and demonstrated mastery in Qur'anic interpretation and Arabic linguistics. His tafsir encompasses diverse disciplines, evidencing his profound erudition and scholarly excellence. However, al-Baqqali's exegesis reflects his teacher al-Zamakhshari's influence on certain creedal matters, following his methodology and approach.