Document Type : Research Paper
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1 PhD student in Quran and Hadith Sciences, Payam Noor University, Tehran, Iran.
2 Associate Professor, Department of Quran and Hadith Sciences, Kashan University, Kashan, Iran.
3 Assistant Professor, Department of Islamic Studies, Islamic Azad University, Kashan Branch, Kashan, Iran.
4 Assistant Professor, Department of Islamic Studies, Kashan University, Kashan, Iran.
Abstract
Fazlur Rehman Malik is one of the contemporary Quran scholars whose thoughts on Quranic topics, especially revelation, have been controversial. Regarding revelation, the theory of "dictations of revelation" is the most accepted theory; however, in Fazlur Rehman Malik's understanding of revelation, there is a new perspective on the subject of revelation. Fazlur Rehman's specific and different definition of revelation, especially the role of the Prophet in this process, shows it to be very active and vivid.He tries to define the process of revelation by explaining the two terms "religious term" and "natural term". In his view, the Quran is a divine, eternal, and path-opening book, but throughout history, due to some incorrect interpretations, this book has not been able to find its true place; and for this reason, he is looking for a way to better understand the Quran.This research uses a descriptive-analytical method to examine and criticize Fazlur Rehman Malik's view on revelation. The present study shows that although Fazlur Rehman tried to solve many problems of Muslim societies in a modern way with a new definition of revelation, in practice he could not present a reasoned and methodical method.However, his proposed plan has positive points that can form the basis for future research by Islamic science researchers.
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