Abu Hayyan Al-Andalusi: A Qira’at Figure Of 8th Century

摘要

This study focuses on the contribution of Imam Abu Hayyan al-Andalusi to the field of Qira’at. His prominence in Quranic commentary appears to give a huge contribution to Qira’at field. The research method applied in this article was data gathering which will be analyzed thoroughly and properly. From his works and discussions in particular, it is concluded that he was an expert in this field. In fact, he defended Qira’at when a Qira’at was rejected by any party.