IJTIHAD AHMAD MUSTHAFA AL-MARAGHI IN INTERPRETING LEGAL VERSES IN AL-MARAGHI'S TAFFSIR

Authors

  • Zakaria Ansori UIN Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi
  • Ahmad Syukri Saleh UIN Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi
  • Hermanto Harun UIN Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62567/micjo.v3i3.2982

Keywords:

Cross-Madhhab Tarjih, Integrative Ijtihad, Legal Verses, Maqashid Al-Shari'ah, Tafsir Al-Maraghi

Abstract

The Qur'an, as the primary source of Islamic teachings, contains legal verses that require in-depth interpretation for proper application, one notable example being Tafsir al-Maraghi by Ahmad Musthafa al-Maraghi, a contemporary Egyptian scholar known for his moderate stance and independence from madhhab fanaticism. This study aims to reveal al-Maraghi's typology of ijtihad in interpreting legal verses, identify the legal products he produced, and examine his responses to contemporary legal issues. The research employs a library research method with a descriptive-analytical approach and fiqhi tafsir framework, using Tafsir al-Maraghi as the primary source alongside various ahkam tafsir and fiqh works as secondary sources, analyzed through content analysis and comparative reasoning. The findings show that al-Maraghi developed an integrative ijtihad model combining five typologies, namely bayani, tarjihi, maqashidi, istislahi, and tajdidi, with maqashid al-shari'ah orientation as the most dominant character, spanning worship, marriage, inheritance-testament, transactions, politics, and criminal law. The study concludes that this ijtihad pattern produces moderate, contextual legal interpretations relevant to the development of contemporary Islamic law in Indonesia. Further research is recommended to apply a systematic contemporary maqashid approach.

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Published

2026-07-30

How to Cite

Ansori, Z., Saleh, A. S., & Harun, H. (2026). IJTIHAD AHMAD MUSTHAFA AL-MARAGHI IN INTERPRETING LEGAL VERSES IN AL-MARAGHI’S TAFFSIR. Multidisciplinary Indonesian Center Journal (MICJO), 3(3), 4162–4171. https://doi.org/10.62567/micjo.v3i3.2982

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