Problems of Abrogation in the Holy Quran: A Descriptive Analytical Study of Saleh Al-Tayy's Book "Al-Nasikh Wal-Mansoukh"

Abstract

The research discusses "Abrogation (Naskh) and Abrogated (Mansukh) Verses in the Holy Quran." The significance of this topic stems from its relation to the Holy Quran. Many Muslim scholars have extensively deliberated on this aspect. Some affirm the existence of abrogation in the Quran, while others argue against its existence altogether, asserting that there should not be abrogation in its blessed verses. Scholars and intellectuals of the Muslim community have not settled solely on these two opinions; rather, each faction has diverged from the other regarding the origin of abrogation, the number of abrogated verses, and the presumed categories of abrogation. Researchers, particularly contemporary scholars, have extensively addressed this topic, with notable attention. One such figure is the researcher and thinker Dr. Saleh Al-Tai, in his book titled "Abrogation and the Abrogated: A Political Attempt to Reorder Islam after the Prophetic Era." He eloquently presented the scholars' views on this subject, conducting an extensive study and scrutinizing the most significant articles and opinions. He arrived at important conclusions, notably that the authorities and their jurists sought to exploit the chaos prevailing in the scholars' opinions and the numerous hadiths they cited, alleging the occurrence of abrogation in the Quran. They utilized this to reframe the concept of abrogation into a thought outside the principles and richness of Islamic thought. Therefore, we deemed it necessary to delve into this book and study these opinions, shedding light on them through this research paper.