A Comparative Analysis of Governance Concepts in the Views of Allameh Tabataba'i and Fakhr al-Razi, Based on the Verses of Surah An-Nisa

Document Type : Academicm and Research

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Mohammad Esmaeil Abdollahi, Faculty of Governance, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran. E-mail: m.e.abdollahi@ut.ac.ir

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This research comparatively examines the concept of governance in Tafsir al-Mizan and Mafatih al-Ghayb, elucidating the desired governance model from the perspectives of Allameh Tabataba'i and Fakhr al-Razi, with a focus on the verses of Surah An-Nisa (Chapter 4 of the Quran). The central research problem involves understanding and analyzing the Islamic governance system and identifying its components in the views of these two prominent commentators. To this end, the study addresses the question of what characteristics constitute ideal governance according to these two mufassirs (interpreters of the Quran), and how it can be applied in contemporary Islamic societies. The research hypothesizes that despite methodological differences between Allameh Tabataba'i and Fakhr al-Razi, both emphasize common principles in the realm of governance, which can shape the model of Islamic governance in the world today. The research method is descriptive-analytical and comparative, focusing on key verses of Surah An-Nisa, particularly verses 58 and 59, to analyze the views on governance in Tafsir al-Mizan and Mafatih al-Ghayb. The findings of the research indicate that, from Allameh Tabataba'i's perspective, Islamic governance is based on four fundamental pillars: justice, consultation (shura), trustworthiness (amanah), and accountability. Fakhr al-Razi, with a jurisprudential-theological approach, also elaborates on the practical application of these principles in the arena of governance, providing a comprehensive framework for their implementation.

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