A comparative study of the concept of "Wajh Allāh" (the Face of God) in Qur'an 2:115.

Document Type : Academicm and Research

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1 Assistant Professor and faculty member of the Quran and Islamic Sources Department at the Faculty of Religious Knowledge and Islamic Thought, University of Tehran.

2 Associate Professor and faculty member of the Faculty of Theology, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

10.22091/ptt.2025.12666.2447

Abstract

"(Face of Allah) is one of the ambiguous verses that appears in several verses of the Holy Quran, and its meaning is associated with ambiguity. Interpreters have approached the meaning of the Face of Allah from various perspectives, resulting in different viewpoints; some have leaned towards anthropomorphism, while others have preferred allegorical interpretations. A correct understanding of the noble verse, along with an analysis of the different interpretive approaches, can first help clarify the ambiguity of the verse and, second, express the preferred meaning with multiple arguments. This research uses a descriptive-analytical method to analyze and evaluate the perspectives of narrational, philosophical-theological, and mystical interpreters regarding the concept of this verse. The findings indicate that each of the three interpretive approaches offers different perspectives, and the integration of these approaches, along with the application of various methods and analyses, leads to a comprehensive interpretation of the verse, preventing a one-dimensional or superficial understanding. Furthermore, the mystical interpretation reveals a deeper semantic layer due to its focus on uncovering the inner meanings of the verses."

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Comparative Interpretation Research

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Available Online from 26 August 2025

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