Meaning and Tafsir
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What are the differences between "وَمَا أَنْتَ بِمُسْمِعٍ مَنْ فِي الْقُبُورِ" (and you cannot make those in the graves hear) and "وَمَا أَنْتَ بِمُسْمِعِ مَنْ فِي الْقُبُورِ" (and you cannot make those in the graves hear), and what effect does the tanwin or its omission have on the word?
Why do the verses of a single Surah address multiple topics without correlation between them?
What are the best lengthy contemporary interpretations that exceed 16 volumes, are characterized by derivation [istinbat], are free from Isra'iliyyat [narratives of Jewish origin], and are comprehensive of the aspects of religion? Do you recommend another book besides Ibn Uthaymeen’s scattered interpretations of the Quranic surahs? What is better for explaining Sahih al-Bukhari: "At-Ta'leeq ala Sahih al-Bukhari by Ibn Uthaymeen" or "Minhat al-Jaleel sharh Sahih Muhammad ibn Isma'il"? Is there another better book? Is "At-Ta'leeq ala Sahih Muslim by Ibn Uthaymeen" sufficient, or is there something better?
What is the meaning of "that you believe it is not among the substances and accidents" which appears in the interpretation of His saying, the Most High: "Glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most High"?
How is the non-destruction of the disbelievers of Quraysh after their rejection of the miracle of the splitting of the moon reconciled with the noble verse: "And nothing prevented Us from sending signs except that the former peoples denied them. And We gave Thamūd the she-camel as a visible sign, but they wronged by her. And We do not send the signs except as a warning"?
Who are all the exegetes whose interpretations are recommended to read for obtaining the correct exegesis, in addition to Ibn Kathir, Al-Tabari, and Al-Qurtubi, and what are the best ways to memorize and review the Qur'an after memorizing five juz'?
Which is more correct: Did Allah shower stones after the cities were overturned, or before they were overturned?
What is the authenticity of the book "Fi Riḥāb Al-Tafsīr" by Abd Al-Ḥamīd Kishk, and is it recommended to read it, or does it have legal (Shar’i) reservations, and why does it not enjoy widespread fame among students of knowledge?
How can the verse: "Say: 'All is from Allah'" be reconciled with the verse: "Whatever good befalls you is from Allah, and whatever evil befalls you is from yourself"?
Does the word "Our servant" in Allah's Almighty saying: "And if you are in doubt about what We have revealed to Our servant" mean that Muhammad (peace be upon him) is a servant of Allah and Jibreel, or of Allah alone? And is one who worships Jibreel alongside Allah, on the pretext that he is a messenger of Allah, considered a polytheist?
What is the wisdom behind mentioning the descriptions of the Prophet’s alternative wives in Surat At-Tahrim, and why were these descriptions not considered applicable to the Prophet’s wives? Does this contradict the verse: "You are not like any other women, if you are righteous"?
How reliable is the book "Al-Mukhtasar fi Tafsir al-Qur'an al-Karim" as a source for Tafsir?
Is "the Yam" in the story of Musa (عليه السلام) meant to be a sea and not a river? And did Musa and Harun (عليهما السلام) live in Sinai on the Red Sea before the known Egyptian civilization, as mentioned in the book "Pharaoh of Musa: Between Fact and Myth"?
How do we reconcile the fact that Allah's command is between "Kaf" and "Nun" with the creation of the heavens and the earth in seven days? And why was the "earth" mentioned in the singular, even though it consists of seven layers?
What is the interpretation of the Quranic verses that speak about "whoever turns away," "whoever embezzles," and "whoever disdains"? Can a prophet be stripped of his prophethood, or become disobedient, or embezzle? Is faith presented to the angels? And what is the reason for the repetition of concepts in some verses, such as "that you may ride on them" and "on them you are carried," and "the All-Mighty"?
Is the interpretation of the noble verse: (And be patient for the decision of your Lord, for indeed, you are in Our eyes) as meaning "from my eyes" and "for indeed, you are in Our eyes" correct, or is the verse specific to the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace?
Is the narration valid which states that the Earth rests on the back of a bull, and that the bull's movement of its head causes earthquakes, and was this mentioned in Tafsir Ibn Kathir?
What is the meaning of the noble verse: (And never will you reach the mountains in height)? Does it contradict man's ability to reach mountain peaks? And does knowing the sex of the fetus in the womb contradict the noble verse? And what is the sea intended in His (the Almighty's) saying: (And He placed a barrier between the two seas)?
Why did Gabriel ask the Prophet (PBUH) to "recite" during their first encounter, instead of telling him to "say," even though he did not give him a book or a manuscript?
Is the interpretation of verses whose meanings are clear that comes to mind without reference to commentaries considered an interpretation based on personal opinion, and does disbelief result from it if it is correct, along with the need to repeat fasting and prayer?
Can the story of the two disputants who entered David's private chamber in Surat (Saad) be interpreted with an acceptable explanation that does not rely on Israʼiliyyat?
How can the Almighty's saying, "And We certainly sent into every nation a messenger," be reconciled with His saying, "And We would not punish until We had sent a messenger"?
How do we interpret the two noble verses: "And among His signs are the ships sailing through the sea, like mountains. If He wills, He stills the wind, and they remain motionless on its surface. Indeed, in that are signs for everyone patient and grateful," in our current era where ships move by fuel and do not rely on wind?
Should a later scientific interpretation of the Qur’an be rejected if it contradicts the interpretation of the Salaf?