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The interpretation of the inheritance verses in Surah An-Nisa cannot be separated from the social and cultural context surrounding the interpreters. This study aims to uncover the socio-cultural impressions in the interpretation of the inheritance verses by three Indonesian exegetes: Zainuddin Hamidy, Fachruddin HS, and Mahmud Yunus. All three lived during the period of the development of modern Islam in Indonesia, marked by efforts to rationalize Islamic teachings and adapt to societal dynamics. The analysis was conducted through a qualitative-descriptive approach using the content analysis method of their exegetes, particularly their interpretations of the inheritance verses in Surah An-Nisa. This study highlights how social conditions, customs, and Islamic legal discourse in Indonesia during their time influenced their interpretation of the principles of justice, gender equality, and inheritance distribution. The results show that the three exegetes provide nuanced interpretations that demonstrate an awareness of the socio-cultural context. Overall, their interpretations reflect an effort to balance sharia norms and social reality, thus enriching the treasury of Indonesian interpretations that are moderate and responsive to changing times.
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Daruhadi, G. (2024). Development Of Theoretical Study Of Social Interpretation (Social Relations). Journal Of World Science, 3(8), 1050–1067. https://doi.org/10.58344/Jws.V3i8.718
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Fadhli, Ichwan, M. N., & Machasin. (2024). Tafsir Hikayati As A Resistance Hermeneutics Hikayat Prang Sabi ‘ S Contribution to Holy War Literature And Quranic Studies. Al-Jāmi’Ah: Journal Of Islamic Studies, 62(1), 35–64. https://doi.org/10.14421/Ajis.2024.621.35-64
Guspidawati, L., Ismail, H., & Syarifandi, S. (2025). Tafsir Maqāshidī Atas Ayat-Ayat Keluarga Dan Relevansinya Bagi Problematika Rumah Tangga Muslim Indonesia. Jurnal For Southeast Asian Islamic Studies, 21(2). https://doi.org/10.24014/Nusantara.V20i1.38526
Halimatussa’diyah, & Apriyanti. (2018). Sosio Kultural Tafsir Al Quran Melayu Nusantara : Kajian Tafsir Al Azhar Karya Hamka. Journal Of Comprehensive Islamic Studies, 3(2), 222–234. https://doi.org/10.19109/jia.v19i2.2916
Hamidy, Z., & Hs, F. (2011). Tafsir Qur’an. Klang Book Centre.
Harsono, S., Hm, A. S., & Junaidin. (2025). A Critical Study Of Hermeneutics In The Interpretation Of The Qur ‘ An Regarding Educational Verses. Jurnal Studi Islam, 6(2), 150–163. https://doi.org/10.47625/fitua.v6i2.1046
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Hs, Z. H. Dan F. (1987). Tafsir Qur’an. Klang Book Centre.
Lubis, R. A., Suardi, I., & Nurdiani. (2024). Analisis Semantik Konsep Rezeki Dalam Tafsir Al-Misbah Dan Implikasinya Dalam Konteks Kognitif Dan Etis. Journal Of Islamic Scriptures In Non-Arabic Societies, 1(3). https://doi.org/10.51214/jisnas.v1i3.1097
Maksum, G. (2025). Stagnasi Perkembangan Tafsir Di Arab Saudi : Analisis Corak Penafsiran Dan Faktor Sosial-Politik. Jurnal Al Ashriyyah, 11(01), 87–100. https://doi.org/10.53038/alashriyyah.v11i1.247
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Nurlaelawati, E. (2003). The Debate On Muslim Family Law Reforms In Indonesia : The Case Of Representation Of Heirs And Obligatory Bequestt. Al-Jami’Ahi’ah, 41(2). https://doi.org/10.14421/ajis.2003.412.243-275
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Rasyid, A. F., & Krismono. (2024). Pemikiran Hazairin Tentang Ahli Waris Pengganti Dalam Kompilasi Hukum Islam Tinjauan Hukum Dan Praktiknya Di Pengadilan Agama Indonesia. Journal Of Shariah And Justice, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.46339/ijsj.v4i1.107
Riyanta, Najib, A. M., Bahiej, A., & Falah, M. B. (2025). Toward Interfaith Equality In Islamic Inheritance Law : Discourse And Renewal Of Judicial Practice In Indonesia. Al-Manāhij: Jurnal Kajian Hukum Islam, 19(1), 1–16. https://doi.org/10.24090/mnh.v19i1.10762
Santono, A. N. R., Anshori, & Nginayaturrohmah. (2024). Penafsiran Al- Qur’an : Mencari Keseimbangan Antara Teks Dan Konteks Dalam Menafsirkan Al- Qur’an. Jurnal Studi Al-Qur’an Dan Tafsir Di Nusantara, 10(2). https://doi.org/10.32495/Nun.V10i2.839
Sudariyah. (2018). Konstruksi Tafsir Al-Qur’anul Majid An-Nur Karya M Hasbi Ash-Shiddieqy. Shahih, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.22515/Shahih.V3i1.1282
Sudarmawan, M. H., & Masrokhin. (2023). Pembagian Harta Waris Sama Rata Anak Laki-Laki Dan Perempuan. Usrah: Jurnal Hukum Keluarga Islam, 4(2). https://doi.org/10.46773/Usrah.V4i2.815
Yunus, M. (2010). Tafsir Al-Qur’an Al-Karim. Hidakarya Agung.
Yunus, M. (2025). Ekonomi Syariah Sebagai Fondasi Ekonomi Kerakyatan (Analisis Uu Nomor 21 Tahun 2008 Tentang Perbankan Syariah). 6(1), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.47887/amd.v6i1.190
Ztf, P. B. (2022). The Sociology Of Law In The Context of Islamic Legal Scholarship In Indonesia. Journal Of Social Studies, 18(2), 187–196. https://doi.org/10.21831/Jss.V18i2.