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A Critical Examination of the Dhikriyya Sect’s Reading of the Qur’an with Emphasis on the Claims of Alteration and the Knowledge of Taʾwīl
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Hadi Zeini Malek Abad1   , Abdolvahed Bameri , Seyyed Zeyn al‑Din Sajjadi |
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| The group known as the “Dhikriyya” is regarded as a movement situated at the intersection of Sufi thought, Ismaili influences, and newer forms of religiosity. The claims advanced by this group regarding the structure and interpretation of the Qur’an—such as proposing additions to the divisions of the Qur’an and asserting the exclusive possession of the “knowledge of taʾwīl” by a particular individual—raise significant theological and textual questions. This study aims to critically examine the Dhikriyya claims concerning the alleged increase in the number of Qur’anic ajzāʾ (sections) and the assertion that Moḥammad Mahdi Ataki possesses the knowledge of taʾwīl, while also assessing the compatibility of these ideas with Qur’anic teachings and the traditions of the Ahl al‑Bayt (peace be upon them). The research adopts a descriptive‑analytical and documentary method. Data were collected through textual analysis of the Qur’anic verses cited by the Dhikriyya, relevant sectarian sources, and authoritative Qur’anic and ḥadith texts, and were examined through comparative and inferential analysis. The findings indicate that the arguments presented by the followers of the Dhikriyya to justify the “addition of new sections” to the Qur’an and the “claim to the knowledge of taʾwīl” rely on selective and context‑dependent interpretations. These interpretations display serious inconsistencies with explicit Qur’anic teachings and the transmitted sayings of the Ahl al‑Bayt (peace be upon them). Overall, the Dhikriyya perspectives on these issues lack convincing alignment with the foundational prophetic and textual principles of Islam. Further documentary and historical investigations are recommended to clarify the origins and development of these claims. |
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| Keywords: Qur’an, Dhikriyya, Mohammad Mahdi Ataki, Taʾwīl, Non‑Alteration of the Qur’an. |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2026/07/1 | Accepted: 2026/07/1 | Published: 2026/07/1
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