The Meaning of <i>Makar</i> in the Qur’an: A Comparative Study of Hamka’s Interpretation in <i>Tafsir al-Azhar</i> and Sayyid Qutb in <i>Tafsir fi Zhilal al-Qur'an</i>

Crime and violence are frequently and easily encountered in the news and everyday life. The Qur'an itself strictly regulates the punishment for people who commit crimes, but it is still difficult to prevent crime as a whole. This study aims to find out clearly the nature of treason and how to overcome it according to Tafsir al-Azhar and Tafsir fi Zhilal al-Qur'an. The formulation of this research problem is how the interpretation of treason verses, forms of treason, and how to overcome it in the perspective of Tafsir al-Azhar and Tafsir fi Zhilal al-Qur'an? This research uses qualitative methods, library research and data analysis techniques in the form of descriptive-analytical with muqarrin (comparative) interpretation approach. Thus, this study concludes that the interpretation of the treason verses has some similarities and differences according to Tafsir al-Azhar and Tafsir fi Zhilal al-Qur'an. Both agree that treason is a form of typology. Both agree that treason is a form of deceit or strategy carried out by humans and contrary to the teachings or will of Allah. While the difference, Tafsir al-Azhar focuses on the treason committed after the disaster befalls, without mentioning the specific form of the deception. While Tafsir fi Zhilal al-Qur'an views treason as an attempt to oppose and obstruct the spread of Islamic teachings, by mentioning specific forms such as propaganda and lies.