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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?

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"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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