The Additions of Imam al-Tabrizi on Al-Baydawi's Tafsir: "An Analytical Critical Study"

Abstract

This study examines the additions (istidrakāt) made by Imam Abdul-Baqi al-Tabrizi on the tafsir of al-Baydawi titled Anwar al-Tanzil wa Asrar al-Tawil. The research presents a brief biography of al-Tabrizi and his tafsir, as well as that of al-Baydawi and his interpretation. It then reviews al-Tabrizi's additions on al-Baydawi in the fields of exegesis, language, theology, and principles of jurisprudence, relying on both inductive and descriptive methodologies. The study critically discusses these additions with reference to the statements of other interpreters and scholars. It highlights al-Tabrizi’s critical methodology and his scholarly standing. The study concludes with several important findings, including that al-Tabrizi's additions are characterized by precision and depth, supported by evidence from the Qur'an, Hadith, and scholarly opinions. The research emphasizes the significance of al-Baydawi's tafsir and its great scholarly value, justifying al-Tabrizi's critical remarks.