Kulliyyat Al-Tafsir and Its Significance in the Qur'anic Exegesis

Some contemporary scholars of the Qur'an seeks to popularize the use of the theory of kulliyyat al-tafstr in understanding the Quranic text which is very complex. In fact, this theory of kulliyyat al-tafstr can rival the Izutsu's semantic theory espoused by some contemporary Quranic scholars. Therefore, this article seeks to explain the concept of kulliyyat al-tafstr thoroughly and at the same time reveal its significance in the field of Qur'anic exegesis. Through the collection of data related to kulliyyat al-tafstr scattered in various books of tafsir and 'ultm al-Quran, the study can conclude that kulliyyat al-tafstr is a general conclusion produced by the exegetes about words and styles contained in the Quran. The significance of this theory can be highlighted through the identification of the role played by kulliyyat al-tafstr in the field of exegesis.