QIRAAT SYADZAH DAN AHADIYAH

Abstract

Qur’anic qiraat studies have traditionally concentrated on mutawatir readings that are accepted for ritual practice. However, qiraat syadzah and qiraat ahadiyyah which are excluded from formal worship due to a lack of mutawatir transmission or divergence from the Uthmani script also hold significant scholarly relevance. This study aims to explore the academic value of these variant readings, particularly their contributions to the disciplines of tafsir, Islamic jurisprudence, and Arabic linguistics. Using a qualitative library research method, the study examines classical tafsir texts, scholarly works on qiraat, and relevant modern literature. The analysis centers on the semantic, legal, and methodological dimensions of these qiraat. The findings reveal that although they are not recited in ritual acts such as prayer, qiraat syadzah and ahadiyyah continue to be critically studied for their alternative interpretative insights, their potential to support fiqh-based reasoning, and their role in enriching exegetical methodologies. These variant readings are not merely linguistic deviations but are intellectual artifacts that represent the rich heritage of Islamic scholarship and demand continuous scholarly engagement.