<![CDATA[This article examines the interpretation of the Qur'an as a scientific discourse, placing Egypt as the main locus of the development of interpretation theory and methods in the context of Islamic modernity. This study departs from the assumption that interpretation cannot be understood solely as a normative religious activity, but rather as an intellectual practice shaped by epistemological, historical, institutional, and power relations of knowledge. Through a qualitative approach based on literature studies and historical-genealogical analysis, this article traces the transformation of interpretation in Egypt from a reproductive-traditional paradigm to a reflective-critical paradigm that places the subject of the interpreter, the social context, and scientific methods as important elements in the production of the meaning of the Qur'an. The results of the study show that the development of Egyptian tafsir is marked by a shift in theory from claims of objectivity of meaning towards hermeneutic awareness, as well as a diversification of methods of interpretation that include linguistic, thematic, and historical-critical approaches. This dynamic takes place amid tensions between the authority of tradition, the institutionalisation of scholarship, and demands for academic freedom. This article asserts that understanding tafsir as a scientific discourse enables Qur'anic studies to respond to contemporary intellectual challenges methodologically and epistemologically without losing their theological legitimacy, while enriching the treasury of tafsir studies at the national and international levels.]]>
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