A study of the principles and interpretation rules in the narrations of Imam Ali bin Musa Al-Ridha ()

Abstract

The exegetical rules are universal controls, and he indicated that they are taken into account in the deduction and correct interpretation of the meanings of the Qur’an, and they protect the interpreter from falling into interpretation by opinion and methods of approval. Based on this, every interpreter needs to know the explanatory rules in order to consolidate the premises of his interpretation on them. And with attention to the educational aspect of the narrations of Ahl al-Bayt (PBUH), their words can be considered a rich source for obtaining the exegetical rules, and for this reason, the original issue in the current investigation is to prove that the infallible ones have taught the fundamentals of religion and the exegetical rules from all sides, with the intention of Straightening the correct meaning derived from the verses of the Qur’an, and enriching the correct interpretation of God’s words based on these controls. From here, and as an orientation to the exegetical narrations of Ahl al-Bayt (PBUH), the focus of our article is based on the exegetical narrations of Imam Al-Ridha (PBUH), and contemplation of the Imam’s exegetical narrations expresses an issue, which is that he (PBUH) did not touch on interpretation and Explanation of the word of God not only, but also explained to Muslims the most important principles and rules of interpretation.