The Miracle of the Qur’an in the Social Sciences by Sayyid Tabataba’i

Abstract

Abstract

Allamah Sayyid Muhammad Husayn Tabataba'i (d. 1402 AH/1981 CE), one of the most prominent Muslim scholars of the twentieth century, approached the miraculous nature of the Qur'an with a profound philosophical and mystical perspective, focusing on the balance of interpretation between the apparent and the hidden. Sayyid Tabataba'i believes that the miraculous nature of the Qur'an is the characteristic that demonstrates the uniqueness of the Qur'an as divine speech, and it manifests itself in multiple aspects: linguistic, scientific, legislative, and metaphysical.

Sayyid Tabataba'i's view of the miraculous nature of the Qur'an reflects a comprehensive vision that combines linguistic eloquence, scientific allusions, a legislative system, and knowledge of the unseen. He asserts that these aspects demonstrate that the Qur'an is the word of God and reinforce faith in the truth of the Prophet Muhammad's message. His approach is characterized by precision and caution, with a focus on guidance as a primary goal.

Keywords: Qur'anic miraculous nature, social sciences, Tabataba'