al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies
Vol. 8 No. 4 (2025)

Sufi Interpretation: A Fundamental Difference from Philosophical Interpretation

Abdul Aziz (Unknown)
Muhammad Arif (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Dec 2025

Abstract

This paper aims to reveal the fundamental differences between tafsir Sufi and tafsir falsafi, focusing on the explanation of tafsir Sufi. The method used in this research is qualitative by using an analytical-descriptive approach through literature study. The results of the discussion of this paper include Sufi interpretation in terms of understanding, then the history surrounding the emergence of Sufi interpretation, where many of its movements were detected after the death of the Prophet, then the limits of Sufi interpretation and differences of opinion in its acceptance accompanied by their respective arguments. In the end, it is necessary to distinguish between Sufi interpretation and falsafi interpretation which is allegedly in contact with one another.

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Abbrev

Afkar_Journal

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Subject

Social Sciences

Description

al-Afkar, Journal for Islamic Studies is published by Association of Secondment Lecturers (Asosiasi Dosen DPK) UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung Indonesia. Focus of al-Afkar, Journal for Islamic Studies is on publishing original empirical research articles and theoretical reviews of Islamic Studies, ...