An Explanation of the Principles of Mu'tazila Interpretation Based on the Evidence of Tafsir Kashaf

The books about the interpretation of different sects with different principles are like a mirror that reflects the beliefs and convictions of that sect and differentiates it from the interpretations of other sects. Mu'tazila have interpreted the Qur'an based on their religious principles and scientific beliefs and with a different perspective from other sects. This article, with the analytical-descriptive method, and with the aim of expressing the influence of the commentator's sect on the interpretation of the Qur'an in the Mu'tazila interpretations, first under the title of general principles, has examined the basics of the Mu'tazila’s beliefs and then by examining the Mu'tazila's views about the important debates of Qur’anic sciences, including the authority of the appearances of the Qur'an, Nasikh and Mansukh (abrogation), interpretation and exegesis, etc. and in each case, in order to make the topics tangible and understandable, it has mentioned examples of Tafsir Kashaf (Kashaf Interpretation), which is a perfect example of a Mu'tazila interpretation. The obvious difference between this article and other studies is paying attention to the two religious and scientific categories of the problem, which deals with the preconceptions and religious beliefs of the commentator and also, the special opinions about the Qur’an and Qur’anic sciences, each of which is in some way the basis of interpretation and has influenced the expression of the meaning of the verses from the point of view of the commentator, and finally attributes the interpretation to a certain school of thought.