Javed Ahmad Ghamidi's Concept of Coherence in the Qur'an: A Critical Analysis

جناب جاوید غامدی کا تصورِ نظمِ قرآن: ایک تنقیدی تجزیہ

Abstract

The concept of “coherence in the Qur’an” has a pivotal role in his thought. This concept was initially expounded by Mawlana Hamid al-Din Farahi. Later, Mawlana Amin Ahsan Islahi not only developed it into a comprehensive theory but also applied it in his 9 volume exegesis of the Qur’an titled Tadabbur-i Qur’an. Ghamidi further developed it and made his own contribution to it, particularly in the last ‘group’ (Surat al-Mulk to Surat al-Nas). He deems this concept as the “master-key” to the exegetical issues of the Qur’an. This paper after giving a description of the salient features of the concept analyzes and examines it so as to ascertain if it is strong enough to override the traditions of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) and of his Companions (Allah be pleased with them).