Meaning and Tafsir
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Is "Al-Mukhtasar fi Tafsir al-Qur'an al-Kareem" sufficient to replace the Tafsir of العلامة السعدي (Allamah Al-Sa'di)?
Is the book "Al-Hawi fi Tafsir" by Sheikh Abdul Rahman bin Muhammad Al-Qamash considered a Bid'i (innovative) and a waste of time, especially with the deviations in the نقلت فيه "introduction of العلامة الألوسي," or does it contain intended linguistic subtleties and benefits?
Is gathering to read the Qur'an and exchange thoughts about its verses considered an innovation (bid'ah)?
Am I rewarded for reading a book of Quranic exegesis (tafsir) as much as I am rewarded for reading the Quran itself?
What is your opinion on Tafsir Al-Waseet by Tantawi and Aysar Al-Tafasir by As'ad Hawmad? Are they in line with the methodology of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah? Can the verse from Surat An-Nahl, ayah 25, "without knowledge," apply to a disobediently adorned (mutabarrijah) girl who was emulated by another in her adornment, even if she did not verbally invite her, but rather by her very conduct?
What is your eminence's opinion on the book "Al-Tafsir Al-Wajiz" by Dr. Wahbah Al-Zuhaili, and do you recommend reading it, and what are your criticisms of it?
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How can the Hadiths of the Prophet, peace be upon him, be speculative in terms of authenticity and indication while they are revelation like the Quran and clear in meaning understood by everyone? And what is the opinion of scholars and the ruling on acting upon them?
What is the meaning of Allah's saying (And kill them wherever you overtake them)?
What is the virtue of Surat Al-Asr and the rhetorical embellishments found within it?
What is the reason Aisha was unaware of the abrogation in the verse: {Maintain with care the [obligatory] prayers and [in particular] the middle prayer}, where she added to it "Asr prayer," which Al-Bara' bin Azib mentioned was abrogated?
What is the authenticity of the story of the elderly man who emigrated from Makkah to Madinah, and died on the way, striking his hands together and saying: "O Allah, this is my pledge to You, O Allah, this is my pledge to Your Prophet," whereupon the verse was revealed concerning him: "And whoever emigrates in the cause of Allah will find on the earth many a refuge and abundance"?
Why do some sheikhs use Israelite stories in their interpretation of the verses of the Holy Qur'an, given that the Torah has been distorted, and with some of them confirming that these stories are Israelite?
Is it permissible for a menstruating woman to read the Qur’an from a laptop via websites that display the entire Qur’an in Flash, knowing that the laptop is placed on her lap?
What is the ruling on using punctuation marks in writing the Mushaf?
Is it true that Tafsir Ibn Kathir contains many Isra'iliyyat?
Is it a prerequisite for sound contemplation (tadabbur) to read an accurate tafsir (exegesis) of the Qur'an?
What is the ruling on a person claiming to be the Prophet Elijah (Elias), Sam, Ishmael, Imran, the Prophet Jeremiah, John the Baptist, Imam Hussein, and Al-Qa'im; and that he reveals the truth of the matter before the great Day of the Lord; and that he is authoring a book titled "Nestorian: The End of the Beginning and the Beginning of the End," in which he claims the return of the Messenger Muhammad, peace be upon him, in this era, and that Jesus Christ, peace be upon him, is the second attribute of Muhammad; and he interprets the Quran in various ways, claiming it is "ta'wil" (esoteric interpretation) and not "tafsir" (exoteric interpretation)?
How can an engineering student who is also involved in a Quran memorization circle systematically reflect on the Quran, what is the recommended daily amount for that, how can he retain what he has previously reflected upon, and how can he know that he has truly reflected?
What is the meaning of Allah Almighty's saying: "Who ruptured your back"? Thank you very much.
What is the wisdom behind the repetition of the stories of 'Ad and Thamud and Abraham's guests in the Quran?
What is meant by the remembrance of Allah (dhikr Allah) in the Hadith: "Shall I not inform you of the best of your deeds...? They said, 'Yes, O Messenger of Allah.' He said, 'The remembrance of Allah'"? And does it include the Qur'an and dhikr, or only dhikr?
How can the different interpretations of the verse ("but it was made to appear to them as such") regarding the crucifixion of Christ be reconciled, taking into consideration what is stated in the books of Tafsir, Ahmad Deedat's view that Jesus (peace be upon him) placed himself [in that position], the Gospel narratives about Christ's appearance to his disciples after the alleged crucifixion, and Sheikh Shaltut's commentary on the verse ("And they plan, and Allah plans")?
Is it permissible for a menstruating woman to read the Qur’an from books of Tafsir (exegesis) without touching the Mus'haf, and is it permissible for her to recite the Qur’an as adhkar (remembrances) (such as Surat Al-Mulk or Ayat Al-Kursiyy) from memory on a mobile phone?