Imam al-Hakimi's Methodology in the Reasons for Revelation

Abstract

This research examines Imam al-Hakimi's methodology in the reasons for revelation as presented in his exegesis, "Takhlis al-Durar." It aims to uncover al-Hakimi's approach to presenting these reasons, his formulations, and practical examples that reveal aspects of his methodology in exegesis.

The researcher adopted an inductive and analytical approach, based on an inductive study of al-Hakimi's exegesis, tracing his method in addressing the reasons for revelation, and analyzing his methodology within it.

The research concluded that the reasons for revelation were of paramount importance to al-Hakimi. He frequently relied on narrations (ahadith) when mentioning the reasons for revelation without necessarily focusing on their chains of transmission or judging their authenticity. Furthermore, he often included the reason for revelation within the context of his exegesis without explicitly stating that it was the reason for the revelation of the verse.