Ahl al-Bayt (as) Teachings

Ahl al-Bayt (as) Teachings

Exegesis of the Qur’an’s Ambiguous Verses in the Teachings of the Ahl al Bayt (as)

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 PhD in Quranic Sciences and Hadith, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
2 Faculty member of Research Center for Culture, Art and Communication; and affiliated faculty member of Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract
The verses under scrutiny are those whose comprehension presents significant difficulty for a novice, necessitating precise lexical, exegetical, and contextual analysis. The research, employing a descriptive-analytical methodology and utilizing library resources, aimed to establish a systematic and valid approach for understanding the problematic verses of the Qur’an, grounded in the teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt (as), and to propose a model for correct exegesis that avoids erroneous or deviant interpretations. Verse 51 of Surah Qalam addresses the psychological impact of human gaze, which can be a source of harm. Although it does not explicitly mention the evil eye ('ayn), it provides a customary framework for connecting this concept with the divine revelation. Regarding verses detailing human creation, such as verse 45 of Surah Nur and others, the variance in interpretations does not imply contradiction but rather signals the multiplicity of creation stages and the manifestation of Divine Wisdom. Similarly, discrepancies in describing the mission of Prophet Moses (as) in verse 32 of Surah Shu’ará and seemingly opposing verses stem from situational multiplicity, variations in descriptive perspectives, and the progressive revelation of divine power during the miraculous process. It appears that the Ahl al-Bayt (as) applied core principles to resolve apparently problematic verses, including: Recourse to established, firm verses (muḥkamāt), attention to authentic historical context, reliance on textual context (siyāq), adherence to linguistic rules, rational reflection upon the verses, and reference to the Prophetic tradition (sunnah).
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Volume 3, Issue 3
Autumn 2025
Pages 105-124

  • Receive Date 04 December 2025
  • Accept Date 30 January 2026
  • First Publish Date 30 January 2026
  • Publish Date 01 December 2025