journal of Islamic science college

This study examines the role of Qur’anic readings (qirāʾāt) in resolving ambiguities within the Holy Qur’an. It presents applied examples that demonstrate how variations among these readings contribute to clarifying meanings and eliminating vagueness. The study underscores that the qirāʾāt h ave long been among the most significant tools employed by Qur’anic exegetes to address interpretative challenges, owing to their linguistic depth and semantic richness.
Adopting an inductive–analytical methodology, the research surveys selected examples from major exegetical works where ambiguity is resolved through different readings. The findings reveal that the variations among readings are complementary rather than contradictory, collectively enriching Qur’anic interpretation and affirming the unity of its meaning. Furthermore, the qirāʾāt function as a precise exegetical instrument that guides interpretation, removes ambiguity, and reflects both the vastness of the Arabic language and the miraculous eloquence of the Qur’anic text.

This study examines the relationship between the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) and Islamic law through a comparative legal and jurisprudential framework, with particular focus on reservations entered by Arab and Muslim states and a case study of Qatar. The research analyzes areas of convergence and divergence between the international framework of gender equality and Islamic legal principles, assessing how reservations affect the practical implementation of the Convention in matters related to family law, nationality, and legal procedures.
Using an analytical comparative methodology grounded in international legal texts, Islamic jurisprudence, and human rights reports, alongside comparative insights from Turkey and Indonesia, the study finds that the perceived conflict between CEDAW and Islamic law is not absolute but rooted in differing legal philosophies. Several principles advocated by CEDAW — including maternity protection and women’s social empowerment — are consistent with the objectives of Islamic law.
The study proposes a maqasid-based interpretation of CEDAW that allows gradual legislative development while preserving cultural and religious identity. It concludes that reservations, while safeguarding legislative sovereignty, may limit the transformative impact of the Convention, highlighting the need for ongoing legal dialogue and jurisprudential engagement.