Content Analysis of “The Quranic Charter According to the Viewpoint of the Shia Imamiyyah (Ahl al-Bayt, peace be upon them

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1 President of the Association for Quranic Studies, Seminary of Islamic Sciences, Qom, Iran:

2 Member of the Quran and Orientalists Association of the Seminary, Qom, Iran

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to conduct a content analysis of “The Qur’anic Charter from the Perspective of the Shia of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them)”, as a formal document within contemporary Islamic discourse. The central research problem is grounded in the premise that, as a unifying agent, the Qur’a necessitates the clear articulation of specific interpretive frameworks within intra-Islamic dialogue .
Method: The methodology employed is qualitative content analysis with a descriptive–analytical approach; primary data consist of the 14-clause text of the Charter and supporting documentation regarding its drafting and institutional ratification.
Results: Findings indicate that the Charter highlights extensive commonalities with other Islamic schools—such as the Qur’an’s divine origin, incorruptibility, inimitability, and the obligation to honor it—while simultaneously presenting a distinctively Shi’a exegetical framework, anchored in the muwālāt (inseparable bond) of the Qur’an and ‘Itrah (Ahl al-Bayt), particularly through reliance on the Hadith al-Thaqalayn. Clauses concerning Ahl al-Bayt and political implications exhibit both overlap with other schools and potential to foster deeper dialogue.
Conclusion: In conclusion, the Charter affirms the Shia commitment to the Qur’an as the central axis of Islamic unity, while, through a coherent statement, it provides a roadmap for trans-sectarian scholarly and social cooperation — explicitly grounded in its fundamentals ijtihādī principles. Its multilingual publication underscores its intent to present this vision globally. In summary, the Charter offers a model for Qur’an-centered dialogue that respects doctrinal diversity within the bounds of core Islamic tenets.
Cite this article: Rezaei Esfahani, M.A, and Karimi, A. (2025). Content Analysis of

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References

  1. The Full Text of the Quran Charter from the Perspective of the Shia of Ahl al-Bayt. 1404. Qom Seminary
  2. The Booklet of Documents of the Quran Charter from the Perspective of the Shia of Ahl al-Bayt. 1404. Qom Seminary.

  3. rezaeeesfahani, M. and karimi, A. (2025). A Study of the Carbon-14 Dating of the Two Mus'hafs (Manuscripts) of Razavi and Sana'a. The Quran and Science, 18(35), 329-338. doi: 10.22034/qve.2025.10038

The Quran and Science
Volume 19, Issue 37 - Serial Number 37
January 2026
Pages 431-443

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History

  • Receive Date: 16 June 1404
  • Revise Date: 14 August 1404
  • Accept Date: 12 September 1404

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