THE SOCIAL TREND IN INTERPRETATION: ITS ORIGIN, FEATURES, AND FUTURE

Abstract

The Noble Qur’an is the book of Allah Almighty well defined, its wonders do not expire and no one
have covered comprehensively its interpretation. Interpretations varied and the sayings of the
commentators varied in its explanation. In addition, the more scholars specialized in contemplation
and research; many trends emerged from the aspects of its interpretation. Therefore, there were many
schools of interpretation and directions. In addition, directions of interpretation, which the researcher
believes, is that it needs further study and investigation of the social trend in interpretation. due to its
lack of pioneers, and the scattering of its topics among other directions of interpretation, with its
importance and the depth of the link between the verses of the Noble Qur’an and social sciences and
the extent of its contact and treatment of ethics, behavior and community issues.
This research includes an explanation of the term social trend in exegesis, its stages of its inception,
its most prominent founders, pioneers, and advocates for adopting it as a new and realistic approach to
interpreting the Qur’an. It also includes the definition of some features and manifestations that
distinguish this theme of interpretation from others, and the research concludes with a statement of the
need for this interpretation approach, now and in the future.