ZAD Al-Mufassirin
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): ZAD Al-Mufassirin June 2026 [In Progress]

A Critique of Abdul Mustaqim’s Concept of Tafsir Maqāṣidī: Methodological Simplification and Its Implications for Online Qur’anic Interpretation

Lufaefi Lufaefi (STAI Nurul Iman Parung, Bogor, Indonesia)
Isyroqotun Nashoiha (Universitas Sunan Gresik, Gresik Indonesia)
Zulfadhilah Ismail (Universitas PTIQ Jakarta, Indonesia)
Ihwanul Muadib (STAI Nurul Iman Parung, Bogor, Indonesia)
Nia Ariyani (Universitas Muhammmadiyah Prof. Dr. Hamka, Jakarta, Indonesia)
Waesul Kurni (STAI Nurul Iman Parung, Bogor, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study critically examined Abdul Mustaqim’s concept of tafsir maqāṣidī and its implications for contemporary online Qur’anic interpretation. Abdul Mustaqim’s maqāṣidī interpretation offers important contributions to contemporary tafsir studies by emphasizing moderation (wasathiyah), contextual understanding, public benefit (maṣlaḥah), and humanitarian values as the main orientation of interpreting the Qur’an. This approach successfully bridges the tension between rigid textualism and liberal relativism, making Qur’anic interpretation more socially relevant and responsive to modern issues such as tolerance, justice, and religious harmony. This research used a qualitative library research method with descriptive-analytical and critical-methodological approaches. The findings showed that although maqāṣidī interpretation strengthens socially relevant Islamic discourse, its methodological simplification risks reducing the complexity of Qur’anic interpretation and increasing ideological subjectivity in digital tafsir practices.

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zam

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Religion Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

Description

ZAD AL-MUFASSIRIN adalah jurnal studi ilmu Al-Qur’an dan Tafsir yang diterbitkan dua kali dalam setahun (per semester) oleh Pusat Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat (P3M) Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Al-Qur’an (STIQ) Zad Cianjur. STIQ ZAD Cianjur itu sendiri, jelasnya Jurnal ini dikembangkan untuk ...