Otoritas Tafsir Tābi’īn : Analisis Penafsiran Qatādah bin Di‘āmah Al-Sadūsīy Tentang Ayat-Ayat Takdir

Abstract

The exegesis of the Tābi‘īn (successors) holds a significant position in the field of Qur’anic interpretation. The narrations transmitted by the Tābi‘īn are classified by several scholars as tafsīr bi al-ma’thūr (interpretation based on transmitted reports), whereby their exegetical authority is considered comparable to that of the Companions (ṣaḥābah). Nonetheless, the acceptance and rejection of specific Tābi‘īn scholars remain a matter of scholarly debate. One such figure is Qatādah ibn Di‘āmah, who was accused by some scholars of adhering to the Qadariyyah doctrine. This research employs a library-based approach (library research) and aims to explore the exegetical contributions of Imam Qatādah to evaluate his position within the broader framework of the Tābi‘īn’s exegesis. The findings of this study reveal that, upon close examination of his interpretations, there is no substantial evidence to support the claim that Qatādah subscribed to Qadariyyah beliefs. This conclusion further affirms his credibility and reinforces the authoritative status of Tābi‘īn exegesis in the Islamic scholarly tradition.