Tafsir Ilmi Versus Tafsir Ilmi: Ants in Scientific Interpretation Discourses

This article is based on the Ayat-Ayat Semes ta dan Nalar Ayat-ayat Semesta written by Agus Purwanto and Tafsir 'Ilmi: Animals in Perspective of Qur'an Science published Lembaga Pentashih Mushaf al-Qur'an (LPMQ) Ministry Religious Affairs Indonesia collaboration with Indonesian Institute Sciences a focus interpretation word "Ant" or al-namlah QS. al-Naml [27]: 18. Preliminary findings show that interpretations Puwanto LPMQ tend to be different even though they are both scientific reasons. There three questions asked explaining this. First, what construction LPMQ's "Ants" Qur'an. Second, why do two differ regarding theme? Third, implications these discourse ilmi interpretation. uses content analysis Purwanto's interpretive diction "Qā lat namlah" [27]:18 means "queen ants," while "al-namlah" "an ant," so it has meaning. difference lies emphasis both; emphasizes more linguistic aspects as support for interpret queen ant, which also this leader colony. At same time, an logic does not emphasize "who rules ants" These models must positioned part evolving dynamic interpretation; Moreover, recognized appeared explanation past although was theological aspects.