An Analysis of Sheikh Fadhlullah Al-Suhaimi, The Author of “Pedoman Kemuliaan Pada Mentafsirkan Al-Qur’an”

Several exegeses have been written by Islamic Scholars in Malay Archipelago, such work desirably benefit the community, specifically the Malay Muslim community. Pedoman Kemuliaan Pada Mentafsirkan al-Qur’an among the exegeses written by Sheikh Fadhlullah al-Suhaimi (1964AD). Until today, Sheikh’s exegesis has yet to receive its eligible recognition and sufficient studies academically. Considering Sheikh’s contributions and other works, his methodologies, opinions, approach in this exegesis are worth of study. Therefore, this article aims to presenting this exegesis produced by Sheikh Fadhlullah, as well as studying his methods and approach, alongside with setting forth first background and early life of Sheikh Fadhlullah al-Suhaimi. The researcher adopts historiography studies and library studies, and analytical approaches. Among the findings of this research reveals that Sheikh Fadhlullah brought numerous benefits and comforts to the blossom of widespread knowledge in the community, and two different methodologies which are Al-Tafsir Bi Al-Ma’thur and Al-Tafsir Bi Al-Ra’yi were adopted by Syeikh Fadhlullah in Pedoman Kemuliaan Pada Mentafsirkan al-Qur’an.