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An Analytical-Comparative Study of Wahhabism and Naqshbandiyya Perspectives on the Interpretation of Quranic Verses Indicating the Sama‘ al-Mawtá (Hearing of the Dead)
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Soleiman Khoshnoudi Motlagh1   , Mahdi Farmanian , Seyed Majid Mirdamadi |
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| The concept of Sama‘al-Mawtá (thearing of the dead) is one of the contentious topics in Islamic theology and exegesis, referring to the ability of the souls of the deceased to hear the speech of the living. This study aims to comparatively examine the views of Wahhabism and the Naqshbandiyya Sufi order regarding the interpretation of Quranic verses that indicate Sama‘ al-Mawtá. Employing a comparative methodology and textual analysis of relevant Wahhabi and Sufi theological and exegesis literature, the research analyzes the hermeneutical approaches of these two currents. Findings reveal that the Naqshbandiyya, emphasizing the intermediate (Barzakh) life and adopting an esoteric interpretation of verses such as Qur’an 27:80 (Surah Naml) and 35:22 (Surah Fāţir), affirm the possibility of the dead hearing and correlate this belief with practices such as intercession through saints and visiting graves. In contrast, Wahhabism, with a literalist approach, rejects the general interpretation of Sama‘ al-Mawtá based on the same verses and limits its acceptance to only specific, explicitly stated cases. The results of this research contribute to a better understanding of the theological differences between these two movements and promote inter-sectarian dialogue. By filling a research gap in the comparative study of these traditions, this work lays the groundwork for further exploration of the Naqshbandiyya as a Sunni group in contrast to Wahhabism. |
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| Keywords: Wahhabism, Naqshbandiyya, Sama‘ al-Mawtá, Quranic Exegesis, Intermediate Life (Barzakh), Visiting Graves, Comparative Theology. |
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Received: 2025/09/13 | Accepted: 2025/09/11 | Published: 2025/09/11
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