Finding the Roots of Ibn Sina's Interpretation of the Verse Nūr in the Interpretations of the Companions and Followers and Examining its Impact on Later Interpretations

This research examines Ibn Sina's interpretation of the verse Nūr, not in a philosophical way and with the language of philosophers, but by referring to the interpretations of the Companions and Followers and using the principles of ijtihād interpretation. Many of the Companions and Followers in a concerted action, along with some recitations, have presented an esoteric interpretation of the verse Nūr and have mentioned faith and its levels in their interpretation. Ibn Sina also presented an esoteric interpretation of the verse Nūr and using philosophical literature, he spoke about human reason and its levels. Since "reason" in a philosophical term is equivalent to "faith" in the custom of Shariʿah, ibn Sina's interpretation of the verse Nūr can be regarded as a reconstruction of the interpretations of the Companions and Followers and completely in line with the content of those interpretations. On the other hand, the characteristics and privileges of ibn Sina's interpretation caused it to be repeated and emphasized by many commentators and scholars after him, and even some commentators, inspired by the method and content of ibn Sina's interpretation of the verse Nūr, interpreted some other verses of the Qurʾan.