Meccan Verses in the Medinan Surahs: A Critical Study (Surat Al-Anfal as a Model)

Abstract

In this research, we study the issue of the existence of Meccan verses in the Medinan surahs, if the commentators report narrations that support this view, while others go to object to it, and each has his point of view, and we study here what was stated in Surat Al-Anfal specifically, according to an inductive methodology critical analytical to find out the truth of this issue, by studying the novels, and to ensure the reason for the descent, and to know the context and meaning, these points contribute to the truth of this statement. As for the verses under study, they are [30-36, 64] from Surat Al-Anfal, and perhaps what is being studied here is suitable to be an example of other surahs, as the sayings are often similar, which makes us prefer the opinion that we reach. The topic acquires its importance because it contributes to the revision of many of what is mentioned in our Islamic heritage, especially those related to exegesis and Qur'an sciences. The study concluded that there is no Meccan verses in Surat Al-Anfal, as for other cases in other Suras, the accounts in this regard need more discussion, maybe the result will be the same, or the other.