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What is meant by "Ayat al-Ahkam" (verses of rulings), and are there books that discuss them with their explanations for the general Muslim who wishes to know the commands and prohibitions, and how to acquire good character and interact in life from the Qur'an?

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Seeking knowledge is a great virtue, especially the Holy Quran, for the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "The best among you is he who learns the Quran and teaches it." The intended meaning of the verses of rulings (ayat al-ahkam) are the Quranic verses that contain Islamic legal rulings, and they may amount to five hundred verses. Scholars like Al-Jassas, Ibn Al-Arabi, Al-Kiya Al-Harrasi, and Muhammad Ali Al-Sabouni have dedicated specific interpretations to them. It is advisable for anyone who has memorized the Quran to begin with a short exegesis, such as Tafsir al-Jalalayn, and then gradually progress to other interpretations, accompanied by a shaykh who can guide them and clarify what is unclear, as seeking knowledge is a gradual process.

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