The Influence of Qiraat on the Understanding of the Qur'an

Abstract

The recitation of the Qur'an in different ways has been the subject of conflict for centuries. These conflicts were related to the reading of the words in the Qur'an in different ways. Just as some different readings have no effect on the meaning of the Qur'an text, some have caused the meaning to change. Qiraats, which affect understanding, have always attracted the attention of mufassirsTheseqiraats are used in the interpretation of verses, whether sahih or shaz. Different forms of reading influenced the meaning of the verse and played an important role in the preservation of new provisions. In general, the mufassirs made use of verses that did not contain meaning contrary to the text of the Qur'an. Different interpretations of the verse were made through qiraat, new meanings were identified, new thoughts, ideas and new provisions emerged. In addition, different qiraats reflect the thoughts of the scholars related to the text of the Qur'an. At the same time, it is possible to determine the opinion of the mufassirs who uses qiraats as a justification for the interpretation of the verse. Among mufassirs, the ways in which they use qiraats in their tafsirs differed in terms of meaning, in thinking about it, and its preference.