The scholar Al-Hasan bin Ibrahim Al-Khatib Al-Zabedi Al-Yemeni (1265A.H) (1849A.D) and his Methodology in His interpretation of "Nafā'is al-Jawāhir al-Ḥisān al-Bahiyyah fī Bayān Asrār Ma'ānī al-Āyāt al-Qur'āniyyah (Sūrat Ṭāhā as a model)

This study aimed to introduce the eminent scholar ('Allamah) Al-Hasan bin Ibrahim Al-Khatib, elucidate his academic standing and scholarly output, and analyze his methodology in his book of exegesis (Tafsir), titled "Nafā'is al-Jawāhir al-Ḥisān al-Bahiyyah fī Bayān Asrār Ma'ānī al-Āyāt al-Qur'āniyyah" (The Precious and Beautiful Gems on Elucidating the Secrets of the Meanings of the Qur'anic Verses), specifically through his interpretation of Sūrat Ṭāhā.

The study includes a brief biography of the author, an introduction to his book, and an explanation of his approach to Qur'anic interpretation. were employed the historical and descriptive-analytical methods. The study yielded several key findings, most notably: the accuracy of the book's title and its proper attribution to the author; the author’s adoption of a simple and accessible style while maintaining the profound depth of his content, which often challenges even eminent scholars. This is coupled with eloquent phrasing, strong expression, and profound knowledge, making the work highly suitable for specialists. The author successfully combined Exegesis based on Transmission (Tafsir bi al-Ma'thur) and Exegesis based on Sound Opinion (Tafsir bi al-Ra'y al-Mahmoud). Furthermore, the research confirmed that the author adhered to the Ash'ari theological creed and the Shafi'i school of jurisprudence (Madhhab). The researcher recommends conducting a comparative study between the methodology of Al-Hasan al-Khatib and that of his contemporary scholars in the field of Tafsir, and carrying out further researches on his approach to jurisprudential issues when interpreting verses of rulings (Ayat al-Ahkam).