A Comparative Study of the Interpretative Thought of Marafet and Tabari Under the Concept of Guilt and Forgiveness of the Holy Prophet

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 PhD student in Quran and Hadith Sciences, University of Mazandaran

2 Associate Professor, Department of Quranic Sciences and Hadith, Faculty of Theology and Islamic Studies, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran.

Abstract

Among the verses related to the infallibility of the Prophet, there are cases in which "guilt" or "forgiveness" is attributed to him. In the present research, a descriptive-analytical method and a critical approach are used to examine the interpretive heritage of both Sunni and Shia scholars, with a case study focusing on the interpretive thoughts of Tabari and Ayatollah Marefat. This review proposes and examines the significant points of interpretation from the perspectives of these two commentators. Ultimately, the comparative analysis reveals that Ayatollah Marefat, in his theorizing under this verse, was influenced and educated by the Razavi school of interpretation, and this valuable heritage contributed to his understanding of the verse concerning the Prophet’s "guilt." Accordingly, Ayatollah Marefat believes that in this verse, "sin" does not mean sin and rebellion in the conventional sense. Rather, just as every social reformer brings about changes during their movement, the Prophet, as a reformer during the time of the polytheists, challenged what was considered valuable by them. As a result, the meaning of "sin" in this verse refers to his opposition to the behaviors, customs, and morals of the infidels and polytheists, which they deemed punishable.

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Biannual Journal of research in the interpretation of Quran
Volume 11, Issue 22
March 2025
Pages 251-274

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  • Receive Date: 19 January 2025
  • Revise Date: 16 April 2025
  • Accept Date: 19 May 2025

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