Al-Syūra dalam Perspektif Tafsir Al-Azhar

Abstract

In the world of politics, the concept of al-syūra is debated byintellectuals. This controversy arises because they see the imageas a concept of the state system based on the Qur'an. But on theother hand, other thought groups argue that the concept of alsyūra is a concept of the state system that is consistent with theconcept of democracy. In addition to these two groups, there isalso a third group which states that order can only be imposed ifthe system of authority uses the system of succession. In the middleof the twentieth century, the Tafsir Al-Azhar was born in Hamka,and it contains a variety of issues, the world and the hereafter.Regarding the question of the biography itself, Hamka clarifies inthe interpretation of al-Azhar that the concept of biography isfound in three places, namely Surat Al-Baqarah verse 233, SuratAli Imran verse 159, and Al-Syura verse 38. In his interpretationof the three verses, Hamka enjoys a unique insight into familyissues. This research is qualitative research with the type of deskresearch. As for the method, this research used the descriptiveanalytical method. While approaching, this research uses a sociohistorical-political approach. This study concluded that Syria isthe correct means in resolving state affairs, according to Hamka.Hamka assumes in its application that all state regulations allowthe application of the principles of the Sunnah in it. In describingthe biography, Hamka uses the epistemology of faith, reason, andfreedom.