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Jurusan : Ilmu Al-Qur’an dan Tafsir

Socio-historical context and Interpretation

This chapter explains the need to emphasize the socio-historical context of the Qur’an in
its interpretation. This context is very important so that the ethical-legal texts of the Qur’an
are meaningful and relevant for contemporary Muslims. Everyone should read the Qur’an
carefully, contemplatively, which leads to an accurate understanding of each sentence.
Everyone should make every effort to understand its meaning and understand its purpose. If
there is difficulty (with the verse) he should ask those who have toKnowledge. Reading,
understanding and meditating on the Quran is necessary at all times.

Until now, Muslim interpretation of the Qur’an is mostly assumed that the function of the
interpreter is to explain the historical meaning of the text by philological and grammatical
analysis. The general view among commentators and legal scholars is that, because the text
has been corrected, it means that it has been corrected more or less. This does not mean that
there is only one approach in the interpretation of tradition with the question of meaning, but
the tendency of tradition. The aim is to maintain as much stability as possible, especially in
the interpretation of the ethical-legal text of the Qur’an.

Recognition of the socio-historical context in interpretation

The socio-historical context of the Qur’an in pre-Islamic and early times the Islamic period
should not be ignored. Understanding this context The Quran requires detailed knowledge of
the life of the Prophet, both in Mecca and Medina. Historically, the socio-historical context
played a less significant role in the interpretation of the Qur’an after the establishment of
Islamic legal discipline in the third to ninth centuries. The more we know the Hijaz and Arab
societies in an anthropological sense, the clearer the socio-historical context of the Qur’an
and its verses will be. The Hijaz region is a reflection of the cultures that existed in Arabia
and the surrounding region. These ranged from Mediterranean cultures, including Judaism
and Christianity, to southern Arabian, Ethiopian and Egyptian, all of which influenced the
Hejaz and its environs to varying degrees. As a result, the socio-cultural life of the Hijaz
world at the time of the Qur’an was very diverse. Understanding this will help today’s readers
make connections between the text of the Qur’an and the environment that gave rise to the
revelation.

Looking at the Qur’a¯n in its wider context: an overview

The starting point for understanding the context of the Quran is the Hijaz in the seventh
century AD. Mecca, where the Qur’an began to be revealed. Is a city in the middle of a
mountainous area that has very little water and no agriculture. In the center is the Kaaba.
Medina was different, It was a desert that relied on agriculture. Life around Mecca was very
harsh. While Mecca and Medina both settled community, the region contains many nomadic
tribes. Continously move in search of water and vegetation for their animals.

An example of an area that the Qur’an discusses on many occasions is in relation to

women. Differences by gender and class Remain a part of society. There are many statements
in the Qur’an. Which indicates that women are valued less than men in the culture. From the
point of view of the Qur’an, women Do not have the same status as men. For example, proof
that two women are equal to one man in certain cases. Men are allowed authority over and
guardianship of women. Despite these cases, the Koran does not treat gender as an obvious
one. The message is clear that women in Hijaz society survive Greater difficulty than the men
and their status is rather low.

Socio-historical context: the example of the laws Of inheritance

The clearest examples of the relationship between the Qur’an and its context are found in the
verses dealing with ethical-legal issues. An example is ‘inheritance verses. The commentators
of the Qur’an, following the views of the jurists, are of the view that it is normal to make
distinctions based on sex in the distribution of inheritance. There is a pre-modern period, the
structure and social context of Muslims Society often means that men have greater economic
responsibilities and therefore should receive a greater inheritance. In the pre-Islamic Hijaz,
women were often economically dependent on male relatives, although there were
exceptions, such as the Prophet Muhammad’s wife Khadijah, Far richer than the Prophet
himself.

Socio-historical context and cultural language

In dealing with ethical-legal issues, the Hijaz cultural context is the starting point for the
Qur’an and the Prophet. The Prophet never claimed that he came to eliminate all cultural
elements from the Hejaz. His main task is to teach new ideas, especially those related to God,
God’s relationship with humans and His creation, moral values and life after death. In dealing
with ethical-legal issues, the language of the Koran is primarily ethics, not law.

Socio-historical context and what is mutable and Immutable

The new interpretation of legal-ethical texts raises the issue of mutability and immutability in
Islam. For many Muslims, just thinking about changing the rules of the Qur’an is tantamount
to disbelief or heresy. Initial scientific discussions about changing the law according to local
customs are clearly visible in the ANAF law. This view allows broad areas, where consensus
cannot be reached, to be seen as mutable.

Concluding remarks

The Qur’an must be seen as embedded in the context in which it was received. Despite the
importance of the socio-historical context for understanding the Koran, many Muslims view
this dimension with suspicion. So, for many Muslims, any discussion of the socio-historical
context of revelation poses a threat to the religion and its traditions. Institutions, ideas and
practices that may have been significant in the context of the first/seventh century Hijaz may
or may not enjoy the same significance today.

1. Simple present
Understanding this context the quran requires detailed knowledge of the life of the
prophet.
2. Present perfect
 Is a city in the middle of a mountainous are that has very little water and no
agriculture.
3. Past tense
Life around Mecca was very harsh.