Meaning and Tafsir
293 questions
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?
Is the statement "The Qur'an carries many faces (interpretations)" authentically attributed to Umar ibn al-Khattab or Ali ibn Abi Talib, and what is its origin and meaning?
What is the ruling on holding a religious competition where members are asked to recall a difficult word from the Qur’an and then provide its meaning, and is this considered mockery of religion?
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?
What is the difference between disbelief (kufr) and manifest disbelief (kufr bawāḥ), and is the saying that the Qur'an is created considered manifest disbelief?
How can "the hand of God" be reconciled between its interpretation as an intrinsic attribute in the verse, "What prevented you from prostrating to that which I created with My [two] hands," and its interpretation as generosity and bountifulness in the verse, "Rather, His [two] hands are extended," in the context of refuting the Jews, especially considering the importance of context and circumstantial evidence in understanding Quranic verses?
Is the hadith about the virtue of reciting Surat Al-Fatihah in one breath authentic, which is mentioned in Tafsir Al-Sawi, narrated from the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, and Gabriel, and from Allah?
Is it permissible for a Muslim to ponder the verses of the Holy Quran and derive benefits from them, such as interpreting His (Allah's) saying: "For whoever wills among you to proceed or to remain behind" as referring to guidance and life, and His saying: "And Allah hears your dialogue; indeed, Allah is Hearing and Seeing" as referring to phone calls?
How sound is the statement: "Indeed, Allah Almighty existed with no place, and He is as He was before the creation of place, not having changed from what He was," and was it mentioned in Tafsir al-Nasafi?
ما هي الكتب التي تبيّن الإسرائيليات الواردة افتراءً وكذبًا باسم الدين والإسلام؟
Is it permissible to interpret the Quran with weak hadiths, such as the story of the Jews of Khaybar invoking the unlettered Prophet before his prophethood?
Is it permissible for you to proofread a translated copy of the Holy Quran from Chinese to Arabic, for a financial fee, for the purpose of printing and selling it outside of China?
How is the rule of attributing speech to its first speaker applied to the sayings of the prophets mentioned in the Holy Quran, given that these sayings originally emanated from them and then appeared in the Quran in their meaning, not in their exact wording?
What is the precise meaning of the name "Maryam," and does it have an Arabic origin? How accurate are the conflicting statements about its meaning, especially those that refer to "she who loves men's talk," "the worshipper," "the filled with bitterness," "the servant," "the beloved of God," or "sea of sorrows" in Hebrew?
Is it permissible to liken a Muslim who carries the Quran to the Quran walking on earth, or is this likeness forbidden and only permissible for the Messenger, may Allah bless him and grant him peace?
Is the chain of transmission for the narrations mentioned by Al-Tabari in his Tafsir, including what was narrated from Muhammad ibn Abi Musa, from Abdullah ibn Muti', concerning the interpretation of the verse, "And if We had sent it down to some of the non-Arabs [Qur'an 26:198]," authentic?
Is it permissible to describe Allah as being in a state of “istikrar” (stability/settledness), and what is the point of difference regarding that?
What is the ruling on one who says that the Arabs in the Pre-Islamic Era of Ignorance (Jahiliyyah) did not know Allah?
What is the ruling on imagining a meaning for the verse: "Leave Me and him whom I created alone" that differs from the correct meaning, and is this considered disbelief that necessitates understanding the verses correctly?
Is the interpretation provided for the verses from Surat Maryam, especially "And there is none of you but will pass over it," correct in that it does not refer to believers and that believers will not see the Fire? And is the numerical classification of the foremost, the companions of the right, and the companions of the left, based on the verses in Surat Al-Waqi'ah, correct for giving glad tidings?
What is the meaning of Allah's imposing obedience beyond one's capacity according to the interpretation of the name "Al-Latif" (The Subtle/Kind)?
What is the ruling on saying: "Taban Lak" (Woe to you/Damn you) to a Muslim?
Is a person considered an infidel for delaying action or inquiry regarding a device belonging to his friend that contains the Qur'an and songs, knowing that his friend did not authorize him to act, and that a jurist issued a fatwa permitting the leaving of the Qur'an on the device as long as it is in a separate section from the songs?
Does the interpretation of the verse: "And when We intend to destroy a city, We command its affluent ones, so they defiantly disobey therein; then the word comes into effect upon it, and We destroy it with [complete] destruction" in Warsh's recitation (أمَّرنا - We appoint as commanders) mean that Allah Almighty makes the affluent ones rulers who govern with injustice, knowing that Allah does not command indecency and disobedience?