The Role of Islam and Christianity in Public Space. Perspectives from Indonesia and Germany

This article consists of an idea of new exegetical approach that can be applied to the Qur’an in the 21st century. This approach is called ‘ma‘nā-cum-maghzā Approach’. Before exploring it, I discuss the typology of Qur’an interpretations in the contemporary period in a critical way. Furthermore, I build the approach by mentioning its definition and methodical steps in detail. The main objective of this approach is to explore the historical meaning and significance of the verse(s) being interpreted and then to develop its historical significance into its dynamic significance. All aspects of this approach that include its paradigms, principles and methods are discussed here. Through this approach interpreters in the contemporary period can make significant contributions to the development of the Qur’an interpretation.