Tafsir al-Syinqīṭī (Aḍwā’ al-Bayān): Air sebagai Sumber Kehidupan dan Tantangan Krisis Air Bersih

Abstract

This study aims to examine the concept of water as the source of life through a thematic interpretation of Qur’anic verses in Tafsīr Aḍwā’ al-Bayān by al-Syinqīṭī. It is motivated by the growing population, widespread environmental pollution, and unpredictable climate change that have led to increasingly complex ecological challenges. The research employs a qualitative approach with thematic and contextual analysis of issues surrounding the contemporary clean water crisis, including observations of social phenomena documented across various media. The findings reveal that al-Syinqīṭī’s interpretation presents water as a divine gift possessing interrelated biological, spiritual, and ecological dimensions. The study concludes that water is not merely a natural element but a divine trust that must be preserved, used wisely, and appreciated as one of Allah’s greatest blessings, as reflected in QS. an-Naḥl [16]:11 and al-Mulk [67]:30. The implications of this study underscore the necessity of developing ecological ethics grounded in Qur’anic values and promoting collaboration between theological, social, and environmental policy dimensions in addressing the clean water crisis.