Grammatical Analysis in Al-Fayd Al-Kashani's Tafsir Al-Safi

Abstract

Arabic grammar is one of the sciences that emerged in the shadow of the Holy Qur'an. Its foundation was motivated by the need to preserve the Qur'anic text and control its pronunciation, making it an essential tool for understanding and interpreting it. This is reflected in the books of interpretation, which devoted significant attention to grammatical issues, as interpreters recognize the impact of grammatical orientation on the diversity of meanings. In this context, the commentary of al-Safi by al-Fayd al-Kashani stands out. This commentary combined narrative and scholarly knowledge, demonstrating a doctrinal and narrative orientation, with a notable focus on grammatical issues, guiding readings, and linking structures to meanings. The research problem is represented by the question: How did al-Kashani employ grammatical analysis in his commentary on al-Safi, and what contribution did it make to enriching the grammatical aspect of Quranic exegesis? To answer this question, the study adopted a descriptive and analytical approach, utilizing a comparative approach to compare al-Kashani's statements with the views of commentators and grammarians, revealing the value of this interpretation as a linguistic source that can be utilized in Quranic grammatical studies.