Penafsiran Fenomena Flexing Dalam AL-Qur’an: Study Komparatif Tafsir Al-Misbah Dan Tafsir Al-Maraghi

This study aims to analyze and compare the interpretations of Qur’anic
verses related to the phenomenon of flexing, namely ostentatious
behavior motivated by the desire to gain praise and recognition from
others, as discussed in Tafsir al-Misbah by M. Quraish Shihab and
Tafsir al-Maraghi by Ahmad Musthafa al-Maraghi. This research
employs a qualitative approach using a library research method. The
research data consist of selected Qur’anic verses containing moral
values and messages related to ostentation, riya’, ujub, and arrogance,
which were selected selectively based on the mapping of relevant
verses in Mu‘jam al-Alam wa al-Maudhu‘at fi al-Qur’an al-Karim. Data
were collected through documentation techniques by examining
primary sources in the form of Tafsir al-Misbah and Tafsir al-Maraghi,
as well as secondary sources such as scholarly journals, books, and
other academic works. Data analysis was conducted using a
comparative (muqāran) tafsir approach by comparing the
interpretations of the two exegetes regarding verses related to the
theme of flexing. The findings indicate that both exegetes agree in
viewing flexing as a reprehensible act that undermines sincerity and
diminishes the spiritual value of deeds. However, differences arise in
their interpretive emphases: M. Quraish Shihab tends to highlight the
social and psychological dimensions, whereas Ahmad Musthafa alMaraghi
emphasizes moral, rational, and linguistic aspects.