Interpretation School in the Levant (Alsham Region): An Inductive and Analytical Study

Abstract

This study aims to explore the origins of Quranic interpretation, the concept of interpretation schools, and knowing the most prominent interpreters in the Levant. It examines the efforts of Levantine scholars in Quranic interpretation, the interpretative methods common in the region, and the factors contributing to the growth and decline of the interpretation school in the Levant. The study reached several findings aligned with these objectives, including understanding the origins of interpretation from the time of the Prophet (peace be upon him), the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, and their followers. It further clarifies the concept of interpretation schools from spatial, temporal, and methodological perspectives, providing details on these aspects. Additionally, it identifies prominent interpreters in the Levant and their contributions to Quranic sciences, discusses the variety of interpretive methods in the region, and explores political, economic, and scientific factors that fostered the growth of interpretation schools in the Levant. The study also highlights factors contributing to the decline of these schools, which are like the causes that led to the fall of the Abbasid state. May Allah bring safety and well-being to all Muslim countries.