مجله تحقیقات علوم قرآن و حدیث
سال دوازدهم شماره 1 (پیاپی 25، بهار 1394)

“The Science of readings (qera’a) of Quran” may be considered as one of the most important Quranic sciences that has direct impact on the translations and interpretations of this Holy Book. In order to reach the translator and commentator’s view on readings of Quran, studying their translation and interpretations of verses with variant readings, which have effect on the meaning, clearly reveals their accepted reading (qera’a) or atleast their priority.In this article, one translation (by an unknown author from the great khorasan region) and three exegesis (i.e. Manhaj-al-sādeghīn, Zubda-al-Tafāsīr, and Mawāhib-al-Aliyya or Hoseini Tafsir) have beenintroduced. These four books, written by Iranians,belong to the tenth century which for numerous reasons is considered the initiative era for translators and interpreters in choosing a single reading from among different famous ones.After a brief introduction of the mentioned books, the article carries on with the comparative study of these sources, considering their choice of various readings. This study indicates that although there had been no unique and widely accepted reading of the Holy Quran among the scholars in all areas of Iran during the tenth century; but, the traditions narrated on authority ofĀsim bn Abī al-Nudjūd gained more attention. Furthermore, the complete correspondence between the reading chosen in some of these works and thatof Āsim narrated by Abūbakr Shu’ba bn Ayyāsh in such as “Manhadj-al-sādeghīn” and “Hoseinī Tafsir” reinforces the aforementioned conclusion.

Proclaiming the realization of the Kingdom (malakut) rooted in the teachings of Judaism, is one of the main instructions of Jesus and the core of his mission, since salvation and deliverance can only be attained in the Kingdom of God. This Kingdom which is mentioned mainly in allegorical and esoteric language, begins with the divinity of Jesus (as) and is related to the evolution of the human beings, the church, the guardianship of the Apostles, the second return, the Resurrection, the rising of the dead and the final judgment.In the Holy Quran, the Divine Kingdom begins with Allahand is related to his command, his guidance, imamate, conviction and the Throne. As for the Divine Throne, the prophets are the carriers of the Throne who implement part of the Divine Plan, that is the guidance of the people and therefore embrace direct knowledge and with their guardianship over the human soul, can guide them. Another kind of Malakutin the Quran has a general aspect and encompasses the world of kingship (molk), and human beings can experience this aspect of the world by internal observation and insight, therefore seeing the world as it really is, god-oriented; in result of which they consider only Allah as the one to worship and adore and the only one whose assistance, should be asked.This essay tends to examine the concept and reality of the Malakutin Gospel and Quran through religious texts and commentaries and to ascertain the similarities’ and the differences.

Identifying themistakes in the prominent translations of the Quran and removing them is considered a necessity for reaching a better and more precise conveyance of the revelation to Persian speaking readers This article has chosen two scientifically significant verses of the Quran which discuss the formation of clouds, rain and sleet as an example to study different translations and evaluate their word choice, considering these issues in the corresponding science of Biology. Meanwhile it proposes some principles, regarding which will end in a better translation in this field. In this study, several contemporary translations (Ayati, Behbudi, Payandeh, Rezaee, Sha’rani, Sadeqi, Fuladvand and Makarem) have been examined concerning their translation of the mentioned verses.On the basis ofemploying the basic means and sourcesof translation, interpretation and science. According to this survey, some of these translations have not properly utilized the necessary sources. Althoughit became clear that providingadditional explanations based on the principles of translation, canresolve the ambiguity in translations for verses with biological informations.

From the moment of its revelation, The Holy Quran has always tried to draw the attention of its addressees in order to persuade them. Quran in pursuing such a policy, aims the guidance of and salvation of its addressees. To persuade, The Holy Quran communicates with the people employing various words, phrases and sentences and introducing its dogma, commandments and edifications to its addressees using similes, metaphors and ironies in an effective frame work. The messages of Quran has to influence the people, therefore it has to pass through their mind and reach their heart as to be accepted. The mystery of the inspiration power of the Quranic messages is in itscomprehendible and generally understood language, its usage of effective phrases and statements and in its employing different figures of speech.The effectiveness of its message, also gains its impact from its messenger because of his knowledge, honesty,kindness, sympathy and compassion. Quran has taken into consideration the addressee’s mental power and his/hers present and future needs, presenting them in a positive manner and inviting him/her to contemplate on the message, internalize it and act according to it .

Mohammed Hussein Fadlallah is one the most important contemporary interpreters arising from the geographical area of,Lebanon who hasanalytically interpreted Quran with the goal of providing the general principles governing the social order of Islam.This four-part article explores the theme of social coexistence as one of the capacities?? Ofthe Quranic social system.The most important conclusions reached by identifying allama fazlollah’s ideas is that he has thoroughly expanded the examples of social coexistence in the personal, religious and international area, due to his personal experience of the multi–religious/race and ethnic groups.

Removingthedoubts of the teachings of religion is inevitable. Resolving the doubts concerning religious teachings is an inevitable responsibility. Hadithas a source for religious deduction is no exception to this serious rule In response to these doubts, two approach can be followed: the one considering all the probabilities, even the most unacceptable ones(esbati) and the one seeking a real response (sobuti).Allameh Shobbar, is one of the scholars who have benefited from both approaches in resolving the complications related to Hadiths. This issue is the concern of this study.

Matoridiyya is known as one of the Islamic theological schools along with that of the shi`ite, Mu'tazilite, and Ash'arite. Yet, in the literatures written on sects and schools of thought, it has gained much less attention from the beginning comparing to the others .This theological school which wasfounded and named after Abu-Mansur Matoridi, follows the Hanafischool in legalmatters and isclose to Mutazalites in regard to its rational approach .As it can be seen in their creed books, they shared other sunni sects in their view on imamate, whereas they honored Ahlulbayt(PBUT).This studytends to pursue the influence of their theological approach on theirinterpretation of the verses related to AhlulBayt and Imam Ali (PBUT). The two extant commentaries of this sect,those of Abu-Mansur Matoridi and Najm al-Din OmarNasafi have been selected for this survey. The examination oftheir interpretive positions reveals that despite their veneration for Ahlulbayt, they have ignored mentioning reports according to which Ahlulbayt are considered as referentsfor various verses.