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(In Arabic التفسير) Use for exegesis, explanation or interpretation of Quranic verses.

Tafseer is most known as the explanation of the Qur'an, it derives from the root "فسر" which means to explain.

A Quranic tafsir will often explain intent or provide places and times, not contained in Quranic verses, as well as give restriction of meanings, or explanations for why verses seem contradictory.

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Why did Allah encourage people to come to the Prophet (pbuh) so that he would plead to Allah for forgiveness for them?

In Surah Nisa, verse 64 we read: ما أَرْسَلْنا مِنْ رَسُولٍ إِلاَّ لِيُطاعَ بِإِذْنِ اللَّهِ وَ لَوْ أَنَّهُمْ إِذْ ظَلَمُوا أَنْفُسَهُمْ جاؤُكَ فَاسْتَغْفَرُوا اللَّهَ وَ اسْتَغْفَرَ لَهُمُ الرَّسُولُ لَوَجَدُوا اللَّهَ تَوَّاباً رَحيماً We did…
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Are non-Muslims evil according to Islamic belief?

One of the answers to the question Is Satan evil or just doing his job? makes the point that Satan was once a believer, but became a disbeliever, which seems to imply that non-believers are "evil". It's an interesting point because I was under the…
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What is the source of the tafseer of the verse (3:37) that says rizq means scrolls of knowledge?

In Surah Al-e-Imran, verse 37, Allah says: The word I'm asking about here is "rizq" (second line, right at the stop). According to the mufasireen, the tafseer of this ayah is two things: Maryam (alayhaa salam) had out-of-season fruits with her She…
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Does Qur'an forbid Muslims from going on vacation?

Consider this ayah from Surat Ash-Sharĥ: فَإِذَا فَرَغْتَ فَانصَبْ (Qur'an 94:7) So when you have finished [your duties], then stand up [for worship]. (Sahih International) Therefore, when thou art free (from thine immediate task), still labour…
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Quran inscribed in a Preserved Slate

بَلْ هُوَ قُرْآنٌ مَّجِيدٌ But this is an honored Qur'an 85:21 فِي لَوْحٍ مَّحْفُوظٍ [Inscribed] in a Preserved Slate. 85:22 What does this verse mean? Is this preserved slate a physical thing or a figurative speech? If it is physical…
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Importance of الْفَلَقِ in Surat Al-Falaq?

Surat Al-Falaq first ayah says; Sahih International Say, "I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak The word translated as daybreak is الْفَلَقِ, I did some research on the words roots and triliteral word of fā-lām-qāf has meanings of; to split to…
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Is it allowed to give physical punishment for women?

according to following verse,is it allowed in Islam physical punishment for women when they do not fulfill conjugal rights in this part of the verse "وَاضْرِبُوهُنَّ" الرِّجَالُ قَوَّامُونَ عَلَى النِّسَاء بِمَا فَضَّلَ اللّهُ بَعْضَهُمْ عَلَى…
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What kind of إِصْرً Allah put on people before us?

In سورة البقرة, it is said (part of ayah 286); رَبَّنَا وَلَا تَحْمِلْ عَلَيْنَا إِصْرًا كَمَا حَمَلْتَهُ عَلَى الَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِنَا Basic translation goes like this; Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which You laid upon …
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Who does "the believers" refers to in 9:105?

In verse 9:105 who is "the believers" referring to ? Is it referring to all the believer/Muslim or is it referring to some specific people? And briefly what is the significance of "the believers" in the context of this verse?
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Does Surat An-Naba' and Surat Al-Ma`ārij address the same event?

Surat An-Naba' and Surat Al-Ma`ārij both start by adressing a group of people who ask questions about day of judgement. عَمَّ يَتَسَاءَلُونَ Sahih International About what are they asking one another? (An-Naba' - 1) سَأَلَ سَائِلٌ بِعَذَابٍ…
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What does ayah 225 of Surath Al-Baqarah mean?

لَّا يُؤَاخِذُكُمُ اللَّهُ بِاللَّغْوِ فِي أَيْمَانِكُمْ وَلَٰكِن يُؤَاخِذُكُم بِمَا كَسَبَتْ قُلُوبُكُمْ ۗ وَاللَّهُ غَفُورٌ حَلِيمٌ Muhsin Khan Allah will not call you to account for that which is unintentional in your oaths, but He will call…
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Who is "clear Imam" in the verse 36:12 of Quran?

In this verse exactly the Arabic word of Imam is used. but amazingly it is translated "register". It will be interesting to know why the Arabic word امام (Imam) is translated to register or book. Anyway this verse is clearly saying "clear…
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When Iblis said: "My Lord! Grant me respite till the Day when they will be resurrected."

When iblis refused to prostrate, how did iblis know about the day of resurrection, when he said: "My Lord! Grant me respite till the Day when they will be resurrected."? I mean, did he know we were going to be sent on earth? Or was Adam in another…
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What is the meaning of "inherit the earth" in Quran 39:74

I want to ask what is the meaning of "inherit the earth" in Quran 39:74? "And they will say, "Praise to Allah , who has fulfilled for us His promise and made us inherit the earth [so] we may settle in Paradise wherever we will. And excellent is the…
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What is the meaning of Tathira (تطهیرا) at end of verse 33:33?

The end of the verse mentioned above mentions purification twice. The first mention of this word means "to purify you" and the second mention according to Arabic grammar relates to the "type" of purification. What is that specific type of…
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