Quranic Evidence for the Validity of Confession: A Critique of Opposing Views
Document Type : Original Article
Abstract
This article examines the validity of confession from the perspective of the Holy Quran and seeks to answer the question of whether the validity of confession can be derived from the Quranic verses. If the validity of confession is proven through the Quran, what impact does it have on jurisprudence? Some jurists believe that the Quranic verses do not indicate the validity of confession, while others believe that numerous verses address confession, and the Quran's indication of the validity of confession is complete. In this study, by examining relevant verses, categorizing verses that indicate the validity of confession into seven groups, and reviewing the arguments of both sides, and by referring to multiple jurisprudential and interpretative sources, it is concluded that the validity of confession can be derived from the Holy Quran. If the validity of confession is proven through the Quran, the generality of the verses can be used, whereas if the proof is based on the consensus of rational individuals (bana al-uqala), as a rational-based argument, it (as a non-verbal proof) cannot be applied universally. The second outcome is that if the proof of confession is based on the consensus of rational individuals, it may vary over time, and with these changes, the scope of the validity of confession may also change. This article innovatively categorizes verses that indicate the validity of confession, explains how to argue with verses, and critiques opposing views. The research method is library-based in terms of data collection and descriptive-analytical in content