Abstract
<jats:p>Fact-Based Comprehension in Tafsīr The Case of the Najrān Delegation (Proposing a Method) The correct and accurate understanding of Qurānic verses depends largely on identifying its context of revelation. Knowing who the initial addressees of the verses were, as well as understanding their sociological environment and intellectual world, is a fundamental prerequisite for grasping the intended meaning. This approach of considering context is valued not only in classical methods but also in modern exegetical trends. The classical tafsīr tradition relies heavily on literal analysis and narration- centered interpretations, and the scientific contributions of this method cannot be denied. However, in some cases, the factual circumstances surrounding the revelation of verses may have been overlooked. For this reason, the present book proposes a new method, complementary method to the classical approaches, referred to as Fact-Based Comprehension. Indeed, there are narrations indicating that the discussions between the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.) and the Christian delegation from Najrān directly influenced the revelation of certain Qurānic verses. When these verses are evaluated together with their historical context and the identity of their first audience, they can be understood in a more comprehensive manner. In this study, the methodology of Fact-Based Comprehension within the framework of Qurānic interpretation is first explained. Subsequently, the narrations concerning the visit of the Christians of Najrān to Madīnah are classified and examined, and the influence of these reports on the revelation of the Qurān is evaluated from various perspectives. Keywords: Tafsīr; Methodology; Fact-Based Comprehension; Chronology of Revelation; Najrān; Āl-i ʿİmrān; Mubāhalah</jats:p>