Irregular Readings in Surah Al-Fatihah in the Interpretation of Al-Imam Alkawashi D. 680 AH.: A Descriptive and Applied Study 10.35781/1637-000-152-001

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Abstract This research examines the exegesis of Imam Muwaffaq al-Din al-Kawashi, a scholar of the 7th century AH, focusing on his book "Al-Talkhis fi Tafsir al-Qur'an al-'Aziz" (The Summary in the Exegesis of the Noble Qur'an), which is considered a concise commentary with a linguistic and analytical approach. A significant portion of this research is dedicated to studying the variant readings of Surah al-Fatihah as they appear in his exegesis. This includes compiling these readings, analyzing their meanings, and providing linguistic, morphological, and phonetic explanations for them. The importance of this research lies in highlighting Imam al-Kawashi's high scholarly standing and his profound knowledge of exegesis and Qur'anic readings. It demonstrates his meticulous attention to both the authentic and variant readings, presenting and explaining them, and revealing his scholarly methodology in addressing them. Furthermore, it clarifies the impact of explaining these readings on the interpretation of the verses and the elucidation of their various meanings and interpretations. The study concluded that Imam Al-Kawashi was a distinguished scholar who made a prominent contribution to interpretation, Qur’anic sciences, and the rules of pausing and starting recitation. His interpretation combined traditional interpretation with accepted opinion, while also paying attention to the established and irregular readings, guiding them, and mentioning their aspects and reasons. This is clearly evident in the irregular readings of Surat Al-Fatihah, which represent a rich linguistic diversity in structures and constructions. Keywords: Irregular readings, Surah Al-Fatihah, interpretation of Al-Imam Al-Kawashi