Document Type : Specialized article
Author
Associate Professor and Faculty Member, Holy Quran University of Sciences and Knowledge, Faculty of Quranic Sciences, Amol.
Abstract
Interdisciplinary research in the modern world, particularly in recent decades, has gained significant attention from academic scholars and social administrators due to the emergence of complex socio-biological challenges in civil societies. The novelty and expansion of interdisciplinary studies, alongside the depth and integration of these disciplines, have led to diverse frameworks – broadly categorized as multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary approaches. This trend extends to Islamic studies, particularly Quranic exegesis (tafsir), which is not exempt from such interdisciplinary engagement.
The central question explored in this article, through a problem-oriented, descriptive, analytical, and theoretical methodology is: What are the transdisciplinary foundations of Quranic interpretive studies? The study identifies four key pillars supporting the classification of Quranic exegesis as transdisciplinary research: 1) Presence of Four Transdisciplinary Characteristics in Quranic Studies: Quranic research exhibits the four defining traits of transdisciplinary inquiry, including integration across disciplines, holistic analysis, addressing real-world complexities, and transcending methodological boundaries. 2) Role of the Four Textual Components in Interpretation: The interplay of four textual elements – author, text, reader, and the hidden historical reality of the text – in exegetical analysis necessitates a transdisciplinary framework to harmonize theological, historical, linguistic, and sociocultural dimensions. 3) Application of Five Semiotic Approaches: Quranic interpretation employs five semiotic methods – semantic analysis of words, etymology, dominant discourse in the text, cognitive semantics of language, and cognitive semantics of mind – which require transcending disciplinary silos to decode layered meanings. 4) Fundamental Connection Between Quranic Concepts and Three Major Scientific Domains: Quranic themes are intrinsically linked to three broad scientific fields – non-empirical humanities, empirical humanities, and natural sciences – alongside a vast array of sub-disciplines, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue.
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