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Analyzing the influence of the foundations of Sadra's philosophy on the interpretation of cosmological verses based on Mulla Sadra's interpretation

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 Master's Graduate, Level Four Student in the Field of Comparative Interpretation, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran

2 (Corresponding Author): Associate Professor, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran.

Abstract

Although the Holy Quran does not deal with the quality of the creation of the world in detail, it contains verses that contain profound dimensions of cosmology. A precise understanding of these verses requires the use of rational and philosophical foundations. In the meantime, Sadra’i philosophy, as one of the most complete intellectual systems, plays a prominent role in the philosophical interpretation of the verses of the Quran. By presenting foundations such as the originality of existence, the doubt of existence, essential movement, and the unity of existence, Mulla Sadra provided a new framework for understanding existence and, consequently, interpreting the verses of cosmology. This article, with a descriptive-analytical approach and relying on the interpretation of the “Holy Quran” attributed to Mulla Sadra, examines the three-stage impact of Mulla Sadra’s philosophical foundations on the interpretation of verses related to cosmology. The findings show that the strong presence of transcendental wisdom ideas in this commentary has led to a deeper, more comprehensive, and more rational understanding of the ontological verses of the Quran, making this commentary a prominent example in the field of philosophical interpretation of cosmological verses.

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Quranic Knowledge Research
Volume 16, Issue 62
September 2025
Pages 55-75
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