??????? ??????? ?????? ????? ?? ?????? ??????? ????????: ????? ??????? ?????? ?????? ???????The Political Exegesis of the Qur’an and Its Role in Addressing Contemporary Issues: A Practical Study of Imam Maraghi’s Exegesis

Abstract

This study aims to review the role of the political interpretation of the Quran in addressing contemporary issues, focusing on Al-Maraghi's interpretation. The identified issues include political authority, Westernization, and national defense development. To achieve the study's goal, the researcher employed the inductive method, attempting to trace all that has been written on the research topic and collecting data from various sources, including Al-Maraghi's interpretation, Quranic sciences, diverse commentaries, and political literature. The analytical method was then used to discuss the gathered information. The study revealed that Al-Maraghi significantly addressed the issue of political authority and its relation to the Egyptian situation. Additionally, it highlighted his interest in the issue of Westernization, along with his treatment of the national defense development issue. The study concluded that Al-Maraghi's focus on these issues was a natural result of the continued English occupation of Egypt and its management of many of its political affairs. This led him to emphasize the concept of political interpretation of the Quran. Furthermore, the study pointed out the scholarly background of Al-Maraghi's family, particularly in the field of judiciary, establishing direct connections with Egyptian authorities. Thus, AlMaraghi's political interpretation of the Quran was closely aligned with Egyptian reality. The study also revealed that Al-Maraghi's political interpretation does not imply distortion but rather signifies the Quran's comprehensive engagement with political issues. Additionally, it highlighted the active involvement of interpreters in addressing societal issues guided by the Quran in the Egyptian context.