<![CDATA[The relevance of Qur'anic interpretation to changing social and historical contexts remains a central concern in contemporary Islamic thought. Conventional approaches to Qur'anic interpretation have often been criticized for their tendency to emphasize textual and legal dimensions while overlooking the broader socio-historical circumstances in which the Qur'an was revealed. In response to this concern, this article examines Fazlur Rahman's contextual approach to Qur'anic interpretation, particularly his theory of the double movement, as a framework for Islamic intellectual renewal. Drawing on an analytical discussion of Rahman's intellectual development and hermeneutical thought, this article explores the epistemological foundations of his approach, his understanding of revelation, and the methodological principles underlying his contextual interpretation. It argues that the double movement offers a systematic process of interpretation by moving from contemporary circumstances to the historical context of revelation in order to identify the Qur'an's general moral principles, and subsequently applying those principles to contemporary social realities. The discussion of zakat and riba further illustrates how this method connects specific Qur'anic rulings with broader ethical objectives, particularly social justice and economic equality. This article concludes that Rahman's contextual hermeneutics provides an important framework for revitalizing Qur'anic interpretation and addressing the challenges of modern Muslim societies.]]>
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