<![CDATA[This study aims to examine the epistemology of Qur’anic guidance (hidayah) and its relationship to the maqāṣid of the Qur’an through a descriptive-analytical literature review approach. The findings indicate that Qur’anic guidance is defined as the meanings contained in the verses of the Qur’an, whether explicit or implicit, that direct human beings toward goodness and prevent wrongdoing, encompassing the dimensions of faith, worship, social relations, and morality. The epistemology of hidayah encompasses ontological aspects, concerning the nature of guidance, and methodological aspects, concerning the ways in which guidance is derived through tafsīr, tadabbur, and istinbāṭ. The study further finds that Qur’anic guidance can be categorized into hidayah kulliyyah (comprehensive guidance) and hidayah juz’iyyah (particular guidance). Both forms of guidance are explored through the scholarly methods developed by Muslim exegetes, including consideration of the context of the verses, qirā’āt, asbāb al-nuzūl, and the interrelationships among verses. The relationship between hidayah and the maqāṣid of the Qur’an lies in the realization of the Qur’an’s fundamental purpose, namely, to guide humankind and jinn toward the straight path. An understanding of the maqāṣid provides a framework for exploring and aligning Qur’anic guidance, thereby ensuring its relevance to the realities of human life. This study affirms that understanding the maqāṣid of the Qur’an is essential for attaining Qur’anic guidance that leads to well-being and happiness in both this world and the Hereafter.]]>
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