Meaning and Tafsir
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What is the secret behind the use of "khalideen" (abiding eternally) in verse 13 of Surat An-Nisa and "khalidan" (abiding eternally) in verse 14 of the same Surah?
Is the hadith: "It will be said to the reciter of the Qur'an on the Day of Resurrection: 'Recite and ascend and recite distinctly as you used to recite distinctly in the worldly life, for your status is at the last verse you recite'" specific to those who memorize the Qur'an, or does it include those who regularly recite it, or both? And will the Qur'an intercede for its companions or be a proof against them, and when will that be?
What is the interpretation of the noble verse: "Among the believers are men who have been true to their covenant with Allah – some of them have fulfilled their vow, and some are still waiting"?
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What is the best order among the tafsirs of Ibn Kathir, Al-Tabari, and Ibn Abbas, and how should I deal with the difference in interpretive methodology between Ibn Abbas (who focuses on the reasons for revelation) and other tafsirs (which focus on the general meaning)?
Why was the Qur'an of Abu Bakr not adopted as the official version? And why were the four Companions from whom the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, commanded the reception of the Qur'an excluded from the compilation process, which led to Ibn Mas'ud's objection and his call to the people of Iraq to conceal their mushafs, and furthermore, why were their mushafs burned? And where is the verse of stoning mentioned?
Which encyclopedias should I acquire, Ibn Kathir or Sayyid Qutb?
What are the names of the People of the Cave? May Allah reward you.
What are the Surahs in which our Master Nuh (Noah), peace be upon him, is mentioned, and is the number of letters in Surat Nuh 950 letters?
Can a claim be accepted that some verses of the Qur'an will be erased and removed? Are there any noble hadiths indicating this? And what is the meaning of the رفع (lifting/raising) of Quranic verses at the end of time?
Are there pronouns in the Qur’an whose referent differs, and is this phenomenon worthy of study? What are the books that have addressed this phenomenon or the verses in which the pronoun's referent is disputed?
What is the difference between the verse, "ما لم تستطع عليه صبراً" (what you could not endure patiently), and the verse, "ما لم تسطع عليه صبرا" (what you could not endure patiently)?
Does Islam recognize what is known as the interpretation of dreams?
What is the order of the surahs of the Holy Quran according to their revelation, from Al-Alaq to An-Nasr?
What are the books of Tafsir that scholars have warned against, and which ones clarify the Israʼiliyyat in Tafsir?
What is the meaning of "Al-Urwah Al-Wuthqa" (the Most Trustworthy Handhold) mentioned in the Holy Qur'an?
Have there been any verses in the Holy Qur'an that are, verbatim, the words of human beings, and if so, how can we reconcile the fact that the Qur'an is the word of Allah with the presence of some human speech within it?
What is the secret behind the word "إليك" (to you) appearing in verse 2 of Surah Az-Zumar: "Indeed, We have sent down to you the Book with truth," and the word "عليك" (upon you) in verse 41 of the same Surah: "Indeed, We have sent down upon you the Book for the people with truth"?
Could you provide us with a biography of Imam Abu al-Layth al-Samarqandi?
To what extent are my two books, "Al-Burhan fi Ulum al-Quran" and "Al-Itqan fi Ulum al-Quran," detailed, comprehensive, and verified? And is it recommended to read the book "Al-Tafsir wal-Mufassirun" by Dr. Muhammad Al-Dhahabi?
Is it permissible to call books of 'aqidah (creed) and tafsir (Qur'anic exegesis) "Shar'i Heritage"? And what does this term mean?
What is the authenticity of the narrations mentioned in some books of Tafsir – such as Al-Tabari and Al-Qurtubi – that speak of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, marrying Zaynab bint Jahsh, and mention that he fell in love with her when he saw her unveiled in her home and was captivated by her beauty?
Why were darknesses pluralized and light singularized in Surah Al-An'am, verse (1) (darkness and light)?
What is the best simplified commentary on the Noble Qur’an, and are there tapes for that, and is anything of that sort available on this website?