Exploring the Seerah Narratives of the Makkan and Madinan Periods in al-Qurtubi’s al-Jami‘ li-Ahkam al-Qur’an
الجامع لأحكام القرآن از امام قرطبی میں مکی و مدنی ادوار کے سیرتِ نبویؐ سے متعلق مباحث کا تجزیاتی مطالعہ
Keywords:
Seerah, Makkan Period, Madinan Period, Imam al-Qurtubi, al-Jami‘ li-Ahkam al-Qur’an, Qur’anic ExegesisAbstract
This research aims to explore and analyze the Seerah narratives related to the Makkan and Madinan periods as presented in Imam al-Qurtubi’s renowned tafsir, al-Jami‘ li-Ahkam al-Qur’an. The study investigates how Imam al-Qurtubi integrates the life events of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) within his exegesis of the Qur’anic text, highlighting historical contexts, legal implications, and theological insights. Special attention is given to the distinction between the Makkan and Madinan revelations, their thematic relevance to the Prophet’s mission, and how these narratives contribute to the understanding of the Qur'an through the lens of Prophetic biography. This analytical study bridges the disciplines of tafsir and Seerah, offering a unique perspective on Qur’anic interpretation rooted in historical experience.