Rochmad, Rochmad and Izzudin, Muhammad and Septrianto, Wahyu and Elatrash, Radwan Jamal Yousef and Syaifullah, Ahmad (2026) The concept of war (qitāl) in the Qur’an: a comparative study of Tafsir Al-Mishbah and Tafsir Al-Muharrar Al-Wajiz. STUDIA QURANIKA: Jurnal Studi Quran, 10 (2). pp. 193-208. ISSN 2527-7251 E-ISSN 2549-9262
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Abstract
The study of war or qitāl in the Qur'an often causes controversy, primarily because some circles still associate verses of jihad with violence or terrorism. This indicates a gap in understanding that needs to be bridged through in-depth tafsir (exegesis) studies. This research aims to analyze the concept of war in the Qur'an through a comparative study of two tafsirs: Tafsir Al-Mishbah by Quraish Shihab and Tafsir Al-Muharrar Al-Wajiz by Ibn Athiyyah. The method used is qualitative research based on a literature study with a thematic and comparative approach. The results show that both mufassirs (exegetes) agree that war in Islam is defensive in nature, oriented toward justice, and limited by humanitarian values. War is not intended as a means of aggression but as a last resort for self-defense and the protection of religious freedom. However, differences are observed in the emphasis: Tafsir Al-Mishbah highlights the contextual, moral, and spiritual aspects more, while Tafsir Al-Muharrar Al-Wajiz tends to emphasize the legal side of fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) and linguistic debates. This study contributes by demonstrating how contextualmoral and fiqh-linguistic approaches complement each other in constructing a holistic Qur’anic understanding of war.
| Item Type: | Article (Journal) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | War, Qitāl, Comparative Tafsir, Tafsir Al-Mishbah, Al-Muharrar al-Wajiz. |
| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP134.S3 Quran and Science K Law > KBP Islamic Law > KBP1 Islamic law.Shariah.Fiqh K Law > KBP Islamic Law > KBP1 Islamic law.Shariah.Fiqh > KBP100 Sources.Quran, Hadith, Ijma', Qiyas. |
| Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): | Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Qur’an and Sunnah Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Prof. Dr. Radwan Jamal Yousef Elatrash |
| Date Deposited: | 12 Feb 2026 15:26 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Feb 2026 15:26 |
| Queue Number: | 2026-02-Q2071 |
| URI: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/127334 |
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