Critique of Andrew Ripin's Foundations of Quranic Studies

Andrew Ripin was one of the prominent Western scholars whose Qur'anic and interpretive studies had a significant impact on Western Qur'anic research. He left behind a legacy of numerous books and articles in the fields of Qur'anic studies, interpretation [tafsir], and hadith. Given that his approach and the foundations upon which he built his studies have a considerable influence, leading to specific directions in his works, this article will clarify the foundations Ripin relied on in his Qur'anic studies.

He believed in several important issues within his Qur'anic studies, including the concept that the Qur'an was written two centuries after the passing of the Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him), that the Qur'an was inspired by both the Hebrew and Christian scriptures, and was compiled in an environment characterized by sectarian conflicts. He also argued that it was influenced by the Mesopotamian civilization, and that some Qur'anic concepts, such as metaphor, were borrowed from these traditions. As a result, these ideas led Ripin to pursue a path of proving these foundational assumptions, which are evident in his writings, as discussed in this article.

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Critique of Andrew Ripin's Foundations of Quranic Studies

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