Malihi, Seyyed Mustafa

[ 1 ] - An Analysis of the Theories Dealing with the Authority of the Exterior of the Quran in Usul al-Fiqh

The question of the authority of the exterior of the Quran is among the issues common to usul al-fiqh (the principles of Islamic jurisprudence), tafsir (interpretation) and Quranic sciences. The present article delves into this issue discussing the most prominent theories about it such as the views of Akhbari and Usuli scholars. The critiques of the theory that seeks to refute this authority ar...