Ibn Juzayy's (may God have mercy on him) Refraining from Preferring Between the Sayings of the Salaf

Abstract

This research examines the methodology of Imam Ibn Juzayy (may God have mercy on him) in refraining from preferring between the sayings of the Salaf, as presented in his exegesis, "Al-Tashil li-Ulum al-Tanzil" (Facilitating the Sciences of Revelation). The study aims to clarify Ibn Juzayy's concept of refraining from preferring one interpretation over another, to uncover its reasons and motivations, and to explore its application within his exegesis, analyzing it through the interpretations of other commentators.

The researcher employed an inductive and analytical approach, examining Ibn Juzayy's exegesis, tracing his instances of refraining from interpretation, analyzing his methodology, and comparing his position with that of other commentators. The research concluded that choosing between the opinions of the early scholars requires evidence. If evidence is lacking, then abstaining from judgment is the sound scientific approach, which is the approach Ibn Juzayy, may God have mercy on him, adopted in his commentary. The research also indicates that instances of abstaining from judgment are more frequent in matters of ambiguity and the unseen, because these cannot be grasped by reason alone, but rather rely on authentic transmission.