Features of Thematic Interpretation in the Thought of Sayyid Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr

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Abstract

Martyr Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr is considered one of the scholars who contributed to the field of thematic interpretation. His theories in this area have not received sufficient attention and have been subject to scrutiny, criticism, and controversy. Therefore, it is essential to analyze and research them, and to compare them with other theories. We begin by discussing the issue of thematic interpretation and its importance. Following this, we will explore the differences between this type of interpretation and other similar approaches to interpreting the Quran using the Quran. We will then address the methodology of thematic interpretation, the research and criticisms presented in this section, along with various models and methods. Finally, we will examine Martyr al-Sadr's perspective on thematic interpretation, analyze the level of his discourse, and then consider the criticisms leveled against it by others.