A Study on Ibn  Arabī s Exegetical View concerning Multiplicity of the Meaning of Intention, its Philosophical Principles and Jurisprudential Effects

Divine speech is the most principal source for understanding the Islamic teachings, in whose interpretation, getting access to the intention of the author of the text is important. In this direction, Ibn ‘Arabī’s exegetical view is noteworthy. With a descriptive-analytical method, this writing undertakes to critically review the unity and multiplicity of meanings of intention in Ibn ‘Arabī’s works, analysis of the philosophical principles of the incorrect meanings of the words as not being intended for, and considering as intended the semantic possibilities and in conclusion proves that all the possible correct meanings of the words are intended by the Almighty God. Then, some of the outcomes of this theory in the interpretation of the Holy Qur’an and jurisprudential implication of it are examined and it is elucidated in its light that the multiplicity of the meaning of intention in the interpretation of Divine words would open the way for further reception of knowledge front the Qur’an and tradition. Also, in this writing, Ibn ‘Arabī’s theory of multiplicity of meaning is compared with the theory of some hermeneutic scholars.