Makna Khalifah dalam Qs. Al Baqarah Ayat 30 (Studi Komparatif Tafsir Al-Misbah Dan Tafsir Al-Wa’ie)

Abstract

This research presents a summary of the analysis of al-Misbah's interpretation and al-Wa'ie's interpretation of the meaning of caliph as contained in Surah al-Baqarah verse 30. Caliph is included in several words that give rise to controversy. In Muslim circles, this sentence has a strong atmosphere because it is related to the caliphate system which is steeped in Islam. In Indonesia, the word caliph is very attached, especially when entering regional head elections, including the Indonesian presidential election some time ago. Caliph itself has several meanings, in terms of meaning caliph means one party replaces another. There are meanings of caliph for God's creatures, including caliph for jinn, for angels, for mankind, and for God on earth. This research involves analysis of two contemporary commentators who are well known in Indonesia, namely M. Quraish Shihab with his tafsir al-misbah and Rokhmat S. Labib who has a tafsir book entitled al-Wa'ie. Both have different thought backgrounds, so this research has several different points of view. The findings from this research reveal that the term caliph in QS. al-Baqarah verse 30 according to M. Quraish Shihab and Rokhmat S. Labib has the same meaning, namely the replacement of old humans with new humans.  However, the connotation in meaning according to Rokhmat S. Labib is more directed towards a leadership called a caliph in the caliphate system as is the understanding of leadership in the Hisbut Tahrir organization. Meanwhile, Quraish Shihab focuses more on the duties of humans created on earth.