Ma`rifat Falsafi

Many prominent Islamic philosophers have paid special attention to the philosophical understanding of the Qur'an and have articulated the insights gained through this approach in the form of philosophical exegesis of the Noble Qur'an. Among these philosophers, the most extensive philosophical exegesis belongs to Mulla Sadra. He presented his philosophical understanding of the Qur'anic verses in his work Tafsir al-Qur'an al-Karim. One of the key issues concerning philosophical interpretation is the question of its possibility, regarding which various perspectives have been proposed. Some scholars argue for its impossibility and have presented various reasons to support their claim. Others, however, believe in its possibility and permissibility, and have provided multiple arguments to justify their stance. This study seeks to address the following question: "Is a philosophical understanding of the Qur'an possible and permissible or not?" "What is Ṣadr al-Mutā’allihīn’s view on this matter?" Having presented and evaluated the arguments of both proponents and opponents of the philosophical interpretation of the Qur'an, and through a descriptive-analytical method, the research offers a clear account of Mulla Sadra's perspective on the possibility of such an understanding. It also paves the way for demonstrating the harmony between philosophy and the Qur'an and, at a higher level, the fundamental unity of reason and faith.