What is the meaning of "Musnad" exegesis, and does it imply that the exegete mentions the isnad (chain of narration) of the hadith they cite?
"Musnad tafsir" is an exegetical method that cites the hadiths and narrations related to the verses. It is also called "tafsir bi al-ma'thur" (interpretation based on transmitted knowledge) and includes interpreting the Qur'an by the Qur'an. Among its works is "Al-Durr Al-Manthur fi Al-Tafsir bi Al-Ma'thur" by Al-Suyuti.
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