Tafsir - Context: Faith and Practice

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Tafsir: ‘Interpretation’ or ‘exegesis’ or ‘explanation’; a commentary or interpretation of the Qur’an.

Tafsir is an important aspect of Islamic scholarship, as it helps to clarify the meanings of the verses of the Qur'an and provides context and understanding for readers. Tafsir can be done in various ways, including through linguistic analysis, historical context, and comparison with other verses in the Qur'an. Scholars of Islam have written numerous tafsir works over the centuries, each offering their own insights and interpretations of the holy text. Studying tafsir is considered a valuable practice for deepening one's understanding of the Qur'an and its teachings.

 Here's an overview of different approaches:

Tafsir bi'l-Ishara: Interpretation of Qur'an based on allusions. It examines words, phrases and passages of the Qur'an from mystical or esoteric perspectives. It aims to examine inner or esoteric meanings alluded to by the literal meaning of a verse.

Tafsir bi'l-ma'thur: Interpretation of the Qur'an based on tradition or on traditional knowledge. It is based on reports of those revered for their knowledge. It is based on reports of those revered for their knowledge of the Qur'an, such as Prophets, Imams, and their Companions.

Tafsir bi'l-ra'y: Interpretation of Qur'an based on the personal opinion of a commentator.

Tafsir al-qur'an bi'l Qur'an: Interpretation of the Qur'an based on the Qur'an itself.

**Interpretations of Quran: al-rasikhun fi-'l-ilm**

The phrase "al-rasikhun fi-'l-ilm" (those rooted in knowledge) appears in the Quran in verse 3:7, which reads: