Who is Abu Ja'far, mentioned in books of Tafsir such as "Al-Tabari"?
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The intended meaning of "Abu Ja'far said" is Imam Abu Ja'far ibn Jarir al-Tabari. He frequently uses this phrase in his tafsir (exegesis) to refer to himself. Such a practice is common among scholars in their writings, like Ibn Hazm who says "Abu Muhammad said" or "Ali said," meaning himself, and Al-Bayhaqi in "Shu'ab al-Iman" who says "Ahmad said," meaning himself.
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