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What is the correct methodology for dealing with Tafsir (Qur'anic exegesis), and how can one select the beneficial among them? And is it considered a sin to suffice with mentioning the meaning of the verse without delving into its many interpretations when teaching people?

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Beginners in seeking knowledge are advised to study concise works, as this is more conducive to gaining benefit and mastering sciences. In the science of Tafsir (Qur'anic exegesis), these include: "Taysir al-Karim al-Rahman fi Tafsir Kalam al-Mannan" by Al-Sa'di, and "Tafsir al-Jalalayn" (with some reservations), and "Aysar al-Tafasir" by Sheikh Abu Bakr al-Jazairi. It also aids in seeking knowledge to receive it directly from scholars, and Allah has made this easy by making audio and visual means available. Whoever understands the meaning of a verse or a Hadith and conveys it correctly will be rewarded, based on the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "Convey from me, even if it is a single verse." One must beware of interpreting the Qur'an based on blameworthy personal opinion.

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