Mufassir: Journal of Qur’anic Exegesis and Studies is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by the Institute for Religious Research and Development (Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengembangan Agama – LPPA) Summa Cendekia, a legally registered institution under the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia (SK Kemenkumham: AHU-012522.AH.01.30.Tahun 2025). The journal focuses on studies of tafsīr (Qur’anic exegesis), ʿulūm al-Qurʾān (Qur’anic sciences), Qur’anic hermeneutics, and interdisciplinary research related to the Qur’an. It aims to provide a scholarly forum for researchers, lecturers, and students to advance academic discourse on the meaning, context, and methodology of Qur’anic interpretation from both classical and contemporary perspectives. The journal is published twice a year and employs a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure high academic standards.
- Editor in Chief: Dr. Izzah Faizah S.R.K., M.Ag (Scopus ID: 57213518885)
- E-ISSN: xxxx-xxxx P-ISSN: xxxx-xxxx
- Frequency: Twice a year
Current Issue
Mufassir: Journal of Qur’anic Exegesis and Al-Qur’an Studies Volume 1 Number 1 (2025) focuses on the theme “Nusantara Tafsir” and features eight articles that examine the development of Qur’anic interpretation in the Nusantara region and the wider Malay world.
The articles in this issue analyze major works of Qur’anic exegesis, including institutional tafsir, interpretations by prominent Indonesian scholars, and local tafsir rooted in regional languages and cultures. These studies employ both classical and contemporary tafsir methodologies, drawing on the theoretical frameworks of al-Farmawi, Manna Khalil al-Qattan, al-Suyuti, al-Dhahabi, Fazlur Rahman, and the epistemology of Nusantara tafsir. The discussions focus on interpretive methods, sources of exegesis, and interpretive patterns that emphasize social, contextual, and cultural dimensions.
In addition, this issue presents a comparative study of Qur’anic interpretation in Brunei Darussalam and Singapore, highlighting the influence of religious authority, political systems, and social conditions on exegetical approaches. Overall, this issue shows that Nusantara tafsir represents a living and contextual scholarly tradition that remains relevant to the contemporary study of the Qur’an.
