The Interpretive Statements Attributed by Al-Mawardi in his commentary "Al-Nukat wal-Uyun" to Most Commentators: A Comparative Analytical Study

Abstract

This research examines Al-Mawardi’s practice in his tafsir “Al-Nukat wal-Uyun” of attributing interpretive statements to “most of the commentators,” aiming to collect these references and analyze them comparatively with the views of other exegetes. It explores Al-Mawardi’s methodology in making such attributions and identifies later scholars influenced by his approach. Employing inductive, comparative, and descriptive methods, the study is structured into an introduction, two main sections, and a conclusion. Key findings reveal Al-Mawardi’s nuanced presentation of interpretive issues, where he sometimes summarized and other times elaborated with supporting evidence for both majority and dissenting views. His attributions were validated in six cases, challenged in one, and generally accurate in nine instances, though four showed weaker alignment with the majority. Notably, Ibn al-Jawzi and al-Qurtubi closely aligned with Al-Mawardi’s attribution style.