Imam Mahdi in Interpretations of Sunnites: Al-Durr Al-Manthur of Al-Suyuti, as an Example

Abstract

Interpretation books are considered to be important sources for extracting the interpretive narrative as they include an applied aspect on the noble verses. In particular, if the author of the interpretation is the one who is considered as a man of craft and experience. Al-Suyuti, 911 AH, was distinguished with his comprehensive knowledge in the sciences, most notably the science of interpretation and the science of hadith, which prompted the researcher to make the interpretation of Al-Durr al-Manthur an applied field to explain the interpretive narrative heritage that was mentioned in a basic belief

among Muslims, namely the issue of the Imam Mahdi (AJ). Even though some of them tried to deny it, despite the fact that their writings were full of explicit and veiled references to him (peace be upon him), since Al-Suyuti has a book entitled (Al-Arf Al-Wardi fi Akhbar Al-Mahdi) which gives him a distinction over others in this true belief; for his extensive knowledge of its hadiths. The research was divided into two sections, preceded by an introduction and followed by a conclusion. It is to pray for Him to grant us success to be a supporter of the remaining mercy of Allah on earth by word and deed, in his appearance and his absence.