Muffassirs (interpreters) have always interpreted the Holy Quran resorting to different methods and orientations. Social and political orientations are among the emerging trends in the field of Tafseer. Political inclinations also have a variety of approaches, with the "governance" approach being one of the newest. Among interpreters, Ayatollah Khamenei is the only scholar who has used this approach to seek Quran-based solutions to political problems. The present article uses a descriptive-analytical method to study interpretation methodology of Ayatollah Khamenei with respect to Monafiqun Surah. Findings show that Ayatollah Khamenei, in his Tafseer, first deepens the teachings of the Quran through contemplating on them and developing the meanings of the tenets and then apply them to our today's life in the Islamic Ummah via comparative study. Based on this method, Ayatollah Khamenei in his interpretation of Surah Monafiqun, mentions several points that can be considered among the innovations and interpretive distinctions of his interpretation of this surah. Consistent with the theme of Surah Monafiqun, the first ruling concerns the recognition of Monafiqs’ evil inner selves. Six propositions can be derived from His statements under this ruling, including "the birthplace of Nifaq (hypocrisy)" and "the cause of the death of Monafiq’s heart". The second ruling also deals with explaining the duty of the leader of the Islamic community and the individuals of the ummah towards Monafiqs and their treacherous movements. Five propositions can be extracted from His statements, from among which we can refer to “the necessity of strict action against Monafiqs” and “The necessity of dealing with Nifaq”. The present article claims that Ayatollah Khamenei’s governance approach has brought about various rulings and principles. Subsequent contemplation and comparison have operationalized tenets of the Quran as they are now applicable to our daily life in the Islamic society.
Alidoost Abarghooei,A. (2023). Rulings and Principles of Governance from Interpretive Viewpoint of Ayatollah Khamenei with Focus on Monafiqun Surah. Research Journal on Fiqh and Islamic Sciences, 2(6), 107-127. doi: 10.22034/rjfis.2023.199352
MLA
Alidoost Abarghooei,A. . "Rulings and Principles of Governance from Interpretive Viewpoint of Ayatollah Khamenei with Focus on Monafiqun Surah", Research Journal on Fiqh and Islamic Sciences, 2, 6, 2023, 107-127. doi: 10.22034/rjfis.2023.199352
HARVARD
Alidoost Abarghooei A. (2023). 'Rulings and Principles of Governance from Interpretive Viewpoint of Ayatollah Khamenei with Focus on Monafiqun Surah', Research Journal on Fiqh and Islamic Sciences, 2(6), pp. 107-127. doi: 10.22034/rjfis.2023.199352
CHICAGO
A. Alidoost Abarghooei, "Rulings and Principles of Governance from Interpretive Viewpoint of Ayatollah Khamenei with Focus on Monafiqun Surah," Research Journal on Fiqh and Islamic Sciences, 2 6 (2023): 107-127, doi: 10.22034/rjfis.2023.199352
VANCOUVER
Alidoost Abarghooei A. Rulings and Principles of Governance from Interpretive Viewpoint of Ayatollah Khamenei with Focus on Monafiqun Surah. Research Journal on Fiqh and Islamic Sciences, 2023; 2(6): 107-127. doi: 10.22034/rjfis.2023.199352
