"Consensus According to Ibn Ashur (d. 1393 AH) in His Tafsir 'Al-Tahrir wa Al-Tanwir': Compilation and Study (From Surah Al-Baqarah to Surah An-Nisa as a Model)."

Abstract

The research aims to highlight Imam Al-Tahir bin Ashour's perspective on "Ijma" (consensus). Ijma is considered an important source of Islamic legislation, but the Imam sets strict conditions for its realization and calls for renewing its understanding in light of the objectives of Islamic law. He rejects alleged consensuses that lack clear evidence, emphasizing the importance of ijtihad (independent reasoning) and renewal in Islamic jurisprudence.The study traces the terms related to consensus mentioned in his interpretation (e.g., "Ajma’u," "Agreed") and provides a model focused on the term "Ajma’a" in this research, covering Surah Al-Baqarah to Surah An-Nisa, while connecting this term to the opinions of earlier interpreters and presenting their views in their exegeses, ultimately concluding with key findings.