Understanding Tafsir al-Quran: Its Importance, History, and Major Works
The Quran, the divine revelation bestowed upon Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), serves as the ultimate guide for Muslims and a source of wisdom for all of humanity. However, to comprehend its profound meanings and apply its teachings, scholars have developed Tafsir, the exegesis of the Quran. Tafsir plays a crucial role in elucidating the divine text, ensuring that people grasp the Quran's message in its entirety. Importance of Tafsir al-Quran Tafsir al-Quran is essential for multiple reasons: Clarification of Meanings : The Quran, being a comprehensive text, contains verses (ayat) with multiple layers of meaning. Tafsir helps to clarify these meanings, making the Quran more accessible to readers. Quran Says : "أَفَلَا يَتَدَبَّرُونَ الْقُرْآنَ أَمْ عَلَىٰ قُلُوبٍ أَقْفَالُهَا" "Do they not then reflect on the Quran, or are there locks upon their hearts?" (Surah Muhammad 47:24) Contextual Understanding : Tafsir provides the historical and situational context in which s...
