Makki ibn Abi Talib's Methodology in Using Consensus (Ijmaʿ) as Evidence in Interpreting Qur'anic Readings: A Study Based on His Book Kashf 'an Wujuh al-Qira'at al-Sab' wa 'Ilaliha wa Hujajiha

Abstract

This research, titled "Makki ibn Abi Talib's Methodology in Using Consensus (Ijmaʿ) as Evidence in Interpreting Qur'anic Readings through His Book Al-Kashf," aims to introduce Makki ibn Abi Talib and his book Al-Kashf, clarify the concept of consensus (ijmaʿ), highlight the importance of the consensus of Qur'anic readers (qurraʾ) in the interpretation of Qur'anic readings, and explain Makki's methodology in using consensus as a basis for interpreting various readings. The researcher employed the inductive method to collect relevant scholarly material related to the topic, in addition to the descriptive method by linking related concepts and opinions. The study concludes with several key findings, most notably: the necessity of referring to Makki's scholarly contributions—especially his book Al-Kashf—in the field of Qur'anic readings; the recognition of the consensus of Qur'anic readers as a valid and authoritative source in the interpretation of readings; and the value of understanding scholars' methodological approaches to evidence, as they are essential across various fields of Islamic knowledge.