"What is meant by the occasions of revelation (asbāb al-nuzūl), what are the benefits of knowing them, and what are the methods of knowing them? "
"The reason for revelation is the incident or question due to which a verse or was revealed. The revelation of the Quran is divided into two sections: what was revealed initially, and what was revealed following an incident or question.
Among the benefits of knowing the reasons for revelation are understanding the wisdom behind the legislation, specifying the ruling, understanding the meaning, and removing any confusion. The way to know the reason for revelation is through narration and hearing from those who witnessed the revelation only.
Knowing the reason for revelation is considered a strong method for understanding the meanings of the Quran, as knowledge of the reason leads to knowledge of the caused, and it helps in understanding the verses and eliminating the misconception of exclusivity in meaning."
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