Learn Tafsir Quran

“Tafseer” or “Tafsir” is actually an Arabic word that is derived from the root word “فَسَّرَ” which linguistically means to provide a detailed explanation or interpretation of a text.

“Tafsir Al Quran” can be defined as one of the advanced Quran sciences that attempts to provide elucidation, explanation, interpretation, context, or commentary of Quranic verses for clear understanding and conviction of Allah’s (SWT) message.

Quran Tafsir utilizes a compilation of other sciences such as linguistics, fiqh, hadith, and theology to understand and translate the meaning of the Quranic verses.

The Mufassir is the person who provides the Tafaseer of the Quran. He/She aims to show where, when, and why the Quranic verses are revealed and what they meant during the time of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), his companions, and subsequent followers. Most significant Islamic scholars saw the role of Mufassir as part of being a jurist, theologian, and grammarian.

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At TopQuranClasses.com, a child(10–13) of an average IQ could learn Quran Tafsir within 3-4 years. It takes time to make them learn different sciences that Tafseer depends on such as Arabic grammar, Hadith, Tajweed, etc. For a child. For elders, it could be less than 2 years depending upon the interest, and the time they give to learning.

Tafseer can be generally divided into two types from the methodology perspective:

1. Tafsir bil-Riwayah (Tafsir bil-Ma’thur)

Tafsir bi-Al-Ma’thur (in Arabic: التفسير بالمأثور) or Tafsir bi-al-Riwaya (in Arabic: تفسير بالرواية) involves the interpretation of the Qur’an by Quranic verses and the use of the explanations of the prophet (PBUH) and his companions.

This type of Tafseer Quran is the most used method throughout history to interpret the Quran and is agreed upon by all scholars.

The methodology of Tafseer bil-Riwaya depends on 2 main resources. The first resource is the holy Quran itself by using another portion of the Quran to comprehend certain Quranic verse(s). The second one is the Hadith of the prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the sayings of his companions.

2. Tafsir bil-Ra’y (Tafsir bi-AlDiraya)

Tafsir bi-Al-Ray (in Arabic: التفسير بالرأي) or Tafsir bi-Al-Diraya (in Arabic: تفسير بالدراية‎) is not based directly on the transmission of knowledge from the past but on reason. Exegesis is derived through opinion based on reason and “Ijtihad” or “Qiyas”.

This type of Tafseer Quran depends on comparing the verses, traditions, and sayings of the renowned companions of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Thus, by this comparison and contrast, scholars reason and reach a particular interpretation of the verses of the Quran.

The top Tafseer Books are:

1. Tafsir ibn Kathir by Ibn Kathir

Tafsir Ibn Kathir is the most renowned and accepted explanation of the Quran in the entire world. In it, one finds the best presentation of Ahadith (stories), history, and scholarly commentary. Muslims consider it to be the best source based on Quran and Sunnah.

2. Tafsir al-Tabari by Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari

Jāmiʿ al-bayān ʿan taʾwīl āy al-Qurʾān, popularly Tafsīr al-Ṭabarī, is a Sunni tafsir by the Persian scholar Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari. It immediately won high regard and retained its importance for scholars to the present day. It is the earliest major running commentary of the Quran to have survived in its original form.

3. Tafsir al-Qurtubi by Al-Qurtubi

Tafsir al-Qurtubi is also known as Al-Jami’li-Ahkam or Al-Jami’ li Ahkam al-Qur’an or Tafsir al-Jami’. The basic objective of this tafsir was to deduce juristic injunctions and rulings from the Quran yet while doing so, al-Qurtubi has also provided the explanation of verses, research into difficult words, discussion of diacritical marks, and elegance of style and composition.

4. Tafhim-ul-Quran by Abul A’la Maududi

Tafhim-ul-Quran is a 6-volume translation and commentary of the Qur’an by the Pakistani Islamist ideologue and activist Syed Abul Ala Maududi. Maududi began writing the book in 1942 and completed it in 1972. It is a combination of orthodox and modernist interpretations and has deeply influenced modern Islamic thought.

5. Tafsir al-Jalalayn by Al-Mahalli and Al-Suyuti

Tafsīr al-Jalālayn is a classical Sunni interpretation of the Qur’an, composed first by Jalal ad-Din al-Maḥalli in 1459 and then completed after his death by his student Jalal ad-Din as-Suyuti in 1505, thus its name, which means “Tafsir of the two Jalals”. It is recognized as one of the most popular exegeses of the Qur’an today.

There are many reasons why every Muslim should learn Tafseer Quran, such as:

• Without learning Quran Tafseer, mankind will have no correct understanding of the Quranic verses which represent Allah’s Almighty commands and guidance.
• Arabic is a very eloquent language; words can have multiple meanings, so if one does not research the meaning behind a certain word in a certain verse, then they might wrongly interpret it.
• Tafsir comes with the context in which a particular verse (Ayah) was revealed, hence giving a context to each and every word, which consequently means a better understanding of the Quran and its verses.
• Quran Translation & Tafseer plays a critical role in setting the laws of Islam.
• Tafsir Al Quran is a typical science that follows clear rules and methodology. This endeavors to unify the interpretation of the Quran and eliminate any confusion or conflict in verses meaning.

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