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Open research questions in Qur’anic Interpretation Studies

64 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 222 Qur’anic Interpretation Studies papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

What the literature leaves open

  • Prior studies have not fully explored the semantic meanings of the four terms. There is a need for a comprehensive analysis of the semantic meanings of the four terms.

    Analisis Semantik Lafadz Basyar, Insān, Nās, dan Banī Ādam dalam Al-Qur'an: Perspektif Ulama Klasik dan Kontemporer serta Implikasinya terhadap Pendidikan Islam · 2026 · DOI

  • The debate on the validity of tawassul among Muslims is still ongoing. There is a need for a moderate understanding of the practice of tawassul in the contemporary Islamic context.

    Wasilah and Tawhid in QS. Al Maidah [5]:35: Study the Book of Mafahim Yajibu an Tusahhah · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies the challenge of integrating classical and contemporary interpretations. The study notes the challenge of developing an awareness of Islamic civilization that is adaptive to the challenges of modernity. The study emphasizes the need for critical, reflective, and progressive mindsets in interpreting social and civilizational dynamics.

    Critical Historical Thinking dalam Bingkai Peradaban: Analisis Integratif QS. Ghāfir [40]: 21 dan 82 Perspektif Tafsir Klasik-Kontemporer dan Kontribusinya Bagi Ummah · 2026 · DOI

  • The study faces the challenge of limited prior research on Qira'at Riwayat Qalun - The research encounters the challenge of understanding the complex phenomenon of Qira'at Riwayat Qalun - The paper addresses the challenge of providing a comprehensive understanding of Qira'at Riwayat Qalun

    Implementasi Qira'at Riwayat Qalun Dalam Al-Qur'an (Surat al-Baqarah 3-5) · 2026 · DOI

  • The complexity of the Qur'anic language and the need for a nuanced understanding of its terms. The risk of reductionist readings of the Qur'an that neglect its semantic nuances.

    ANALISIS SEMANTIK TERM RIJĀL DAN NISĀ’ DALAM AL-QUR'AN · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of studies on Abdullah bin Rawahah's leadership in the Battle of Mu'tah. The paper aims to fill this gap by examining Abdullah bin Rawahah's leadership style and its significance in the early history of Islam.

    THE CHARISMATIC LEADERSHIP OF ABDULLAH BIN RAWAHAH IN THE BATTLE OF MU’TAH, 8 AH/629 CE · 2026 · DOI

  • The complexity of the Quran's language style and its variation. The need to consider the audience's epistemological condition in communication.

    Analisis Integratif Adhrūb dan Aghrāḍ al-Khabar dalam Al-Qur'an: Perspektif ʿIlm al-Maʿānī · 2026 · DOI

  • While Muhammadiyah's Manhaj Tarjih formally acknowledges naskh as a hierarchical legal principle for resolving conflicting evidences (ta'āruḍ), Tafsir At-Tanwir appears to adopt a different interpretive orientation.

    The Construction of Non-Naskh Reasoning in Tafsir At-Tanwir: Methodological Shifts and Juridical Challenges · 2026 · DOI

  • Research implications/limitations - This study is limited to the first two published volumes of Tafsir At-Tanwir.

    The Construction of Non-Naskh Reasoning in Tafsir At-Tanwir: Methodological Shifts and Juridical Challenges · 2026 · DOI

  • The study of hadith is caught between traditionalism and radical skepticism. There is a need for a more nuanced understanding of hadith and their role in Islamic law.

    Analisis Pemikiran Harald Motzki Tentang Hadis – Hadis Hukum: Metodologi Isnad Cum Matn dan Implikasinya Pada Studi Otorisitas Hadis · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap is the lack of comprehensive analysis of hadis, sunnah, khabar, and atsar. Prior studies have analyzed these concepts separately, but there is a need for a comprehensive analysis.

    Hadis, Sunnah, Khabar, dan Atsar dalam Studi Islam: Analisis Terminologis dan Fungsinya terhadap Al-Qur’an · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a gap in the understanding of the characteristics of rasm in the mushaf by H. Ahmad Ibrahim. There is a gap in the understanding of the conformity of the mushaf with the Indonesian standard Ottoman rasm.

    Textologial Study Of Al-Qur’an Manuscript : Rasm’s Study of The Manuscript From The H Ahmad Ibrahim Collection · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the literature regarding women's contributions to Quranic interpretation, - it notes that Aisha Abd al-Rahman's work is a significant example of a woman's contribution to the field

    Telaah Metodologis dan Kontribusi Intelektual Aisha Abd al Rahman Dalam Tafsir al Bayan li al Quran al Karim · 2026 · DOI

  • Teori evolusi darwin mengatakan bahwa nenek moyang manusia adalah kera, sedangkan Al-Qur’an telah dijelaskan secara jelas mengenai proses penciptaan nabi Adam sebagai manusia dan khalifah pertama dimuka bumi ini.

    Kisah Nabi Adam dalam Al-Qur'an · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the existing literature on critical historical thinking in the Qur'anic perspective. The study notes the importance of analyzing the concept of critical historical thinking in the perspective of the Qur'an.

    Critical Historical Thinking dalam Bingkai Peradaban: Analisis Integratif QS. Ghāfir [40]: 21 dan 82 Perspektif Tafsir Klasik-Kontemporer dan Kontribusinya Bagi Ummah · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of integration between scriptural exegesis and natural sciences. The need for a scientific approach to analyzing Qur'anic revelations about nature.

    Analisis Termodinamika Merkuri (Hg) dalam Fenomena Sihir pada Q.S. al-A‘raf [7]: 103–126 : Kajian Terhadap al-Jawahir Fi Tafsir al-Qur’an al-Karim · 2026 · DOI

  • The incorporation of Israiliyat into Tafsir Al-Qur'an poses a challenge to the purity of Islamic teachings. There is a need to study the role of Israiliyat in Tafsir Al-Qur'an and to categorize it based on its authenticity and consistency with Al-Qur'an.

    Israiliyat Sebagai Unsur Dakhil dalam Tafsir Al Quran · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the application of Paul Ricoeur's hermeneutics to other religious texts and contexts. The study's findings could inform strategies for promoting gender equality and justice in social, cultural, and political spheres. Further research could investigate the implications of the study's analysis for women's rights and recognition in different cultural and religious contexts.

    Gender Equality in Surah An-Nisa’ Verse 32 Through Paul Ricoeur’s Hermeneutical Analysis · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the interpretation of Surah An-Nisa' verse 32, with a need for a more critical, humanistic, and emancipatory reading of gender issues. The research highlights the importance of addressing patriarchal tendencies and promoting women's rights and recognition.

    Gender Equality in Surah An-Nisa’ Verse 32 Through Paul Ricoeur’s Hermeneutical Analysis · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of understanding of Qira'at Riwayat Qalun - The study aims to fill the knowledge gap in the field of Qira'at Riwayat Qalun - The research seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of Qira'at Riwayat Qalun

    Implementasi Qira'at Riwayat Qalun Dalam Al-Qur'an (Surat al-Baqarah 3-5) · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research could explore the implications of the study's findings for Islamic-based approaches to work-life balance. The study could be extended to include other exegetes and their interpretations of Surah Al-Jumu'ah verses 9-10.

    Konsep Work-Life Balance dalam Surah Al-Jumu'ah Ayat 9-10 (Studi Komparatif Tafsir Al-Misbah dan Tafsir Ibnu Katsir) · 2026 · DOI

  • The need to compare the interpretations of different exegetes on the concept of work-life balance in Islam. The lack of understanding of how historical context influences the interpretation of Islamic texts.

    Konsep Work-Life Balance dalam Surah Al-Jumu'ah Ayat 9-10 (Studi Komparatif Tafsir Al-Misbah dan Tafsir Ibnu Katsir) · 2026 · DOI

  • The concept of ulama has been narrowed to only those with knowledge of religious sciences - There is a need for a broader understanding of the concept of ulama in Islamic tradition

    ULAMA’ DALAM AL-QUR’AN · 2026 · DOI

  • Penelitian ini bertujuan mengungkap perumpamaan tentang anjing dalam al-Qur’an melalui analisis komparatif terhadap penafsiran Fakhr al-Din al-Razi dan Muhammad Mutawalli al-Sha’rawi

    Anjing Sebagai Perumpamaan dalam Al-Qur’an: Studi Komparasi Tafsir Mafatih al-Ghayb dan Tafsir al-Sha’rawi · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to study the concept of syukur in the Quran using the Tafsir Maudhu'i method. Prior studies have not fully explored the correlations between syukur and other concepts.

    Telaah Tafsir Tematik ’Abd Al-Hayy Al-Farmawi: Menyingkap Korelasi Ayat-Ayat Syukur dalam Al-Qur’an · 2026 · DOI

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