Wildah Nurul Islami, Fuady Fuady

The The Aspects of Locality in Tafsir Kediri by Abdur Rohman: Analysis of Q.S. Al-Baqarah [2]: 67-73 About Slaughtering Female Cows

Introduction

The the aspects of locality in tafsir kediri by abdur rohman: analysis of q.s. Al-baqarah [2]: 67-73 about slaughtering female cows. Discover Javanese locality in Abdur Rohman's Tafsir Kediri. Analysis of Q.S. Al-Baqarah [2]: 67-73 on cow slaughter reveals Kediri cultural insights.

Abstract

Tafsir Kediri is one of the works of an Indonesian mufasir, and it has prominent characteristics in aspects of the Javanese locality, especially Kediri. Among the verses of the Qur'an that are interpreted based on locality within the scope of Abdur Rohman as a Kediri community can be seen in the interpretation of Q.S. Al-Baqarah [2]: 67-73. This verse tells the origin of the slaughter of female cows in the story of the Prophet Musa (AS). Using a qualitative approach, data were collected through interviews with the authors of Tafsir Kediri and an analysis of interpreters' interpretations regarding the focus of this paper's discussion. The research results show the answer to the problem formulation, namely, how the portrait of Tafsir Kediri by Abdur Rohman and the locality aspect in Abdur Rohman's interpretation of Q.S. al-Baqarah [2]: 67-73 concerning the slaughter of female cattle. From the results of the descriptive analysis, it was found that first, when interpreting Q.S. al-Baqarah [2]: 68, through the mention of the classification of cow names based on their age and the mention of Javanese editorials (including Kediri). Second, the locality aspect appears in the interpretation of Q.S. al-Baqarah [2]: 69 by mentioning a typical Javanese cow's color. Third, the locality aspect appears in the interpretation of Q.S. al-Baqarah [2]: 71 through the mention of Javanese terms for plowing rice fields. Mluku rice fields loosen the soil before planting and sowing seeds, while nggaru rice fields are the process of smoothing and leveling the land that has been mluku.

Review

The paper "The Aspects of Locality in Tafsir Kediri by Abdur Rohman: Analysis of Q.S. Al-Baqarah [2]: 67-73 About Slaughtering Female Cows" presents a focused and interesting exploration into the intersection of Qur'anic exegesis and local cultural contexts in Indonesia. The study aims to uncover how regional characteristics, specifically those of Kediri and Java, manifest within *Tafsir Kediri* by Abdur Rohman, using the interpretation of Q.S. Al-Baqarah [2]: 67-73 as a specific case study. Utilizing a qualitative approach that includes interviews with the author, the research promises valuable insights into the dynamic relationship between sacred text, interpreter, and environment, shedding light on a specific regional *tafsir* tradition. The abstract effectively highlights several specific instances where locality shapes the interpretation, demonstrating the detailed nature of the analysis. The findings are concrete and well-articulated: first, the identification of Javanese editorial styles and age-based cow classifications in Q.S. al-Baqarah [2]: 68, which immediately grounds the interpretation in a specific cultural lexicon. Second, the observation of a "typical Javanese cow's color" in the interpretation of Q.S. al-Baqarah [2]: 69 points to a localized visual understanding. Third, and perhaps most compellingly, the use of specific Javanese agricultural terms like *mluku* and *nggaru* for plowing in Q.S. al-Baqarah [2]: 71 vividly illustrates how an interpreter draws upon their immediate surroundings and lived experience to elucidate scriptural passages. This granular approach, bolstered by direct engagement with the *mufasir*, is a significant strength. While the abstract clearly outlines the empirical findings, future iterations of this work could benefit from a more explicit discussion of the theoretical framework underpinning "locality" in *tafsir*. What are the broader implications of these findings for understanding Indonesian Islam, indigenous hermeneutics, or the universalization/localization of religious texts? Expanding on how these localized interpretations contribute to or diverge from more classical or pan-Islamic *tafsir* traditions would also enrich the discussion. Nevertheless, this paper makes a significant contribution by meticulously documenting how local culture, language, and agricultural practices are integrated into Qur'anic exegesis, offering a fresh perspective on the diverse and regionally inflected landscape of *tafsir* in Southeast Asia.

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