Methodology of Dr. Taha Jaber Al-Alwani In Dealing with the Holy Quran and Sunnah

This study examines Dr. Taha Jabir Al-Alwani's methodology in dealing with the Qur’an and the Prophetic Sunnah, focusing on his intellectual foundations and his innovations in the field of Islamic legal sciences. The research explores his academic background and its influence on the formation of his critical perspective, which emphasized restoring the Qur’anic text as the primary source of rulings while rejecting the independence of the Prophetic Sunnah in legislation, considering it an exposition and practical application of revelation. The study also discusses Al-Alwani's approach to Qur’anic interpretation, which relied on the "structural unity" of the Qur’anic text and the necessity of interpreting the Qur’an through the Qur’an itself, moving away from traditional exegetical methods. It addresses his stance on Islamic legal theory (usul al-fiqh), where he sought to develop a deductive methodology that considers temporal and spatial contexts, introducing the concept of "integrating the two readings" (revelation and reality) to ensure that legal rulings remain harmonious with life's evolving circumstances. Additionally, the research highlights his critical views on traditional Islamic sciences, particularly in the field of hadith studies, where he called for a methodological review of textual criticism and a distinction between "the authority of the Sunnah" and "the authority of reports about the Sunnah." The study concludes with an assessment of the impact of Al-Alwani's project on contemporary Islamic thought and its responsiveness to issues of religious renewal and reform