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Ta’wil–Interpreting Words and Commands (Tafsir)

Ta’wil in the parlance of the Elders (Salaf) means two things: one, to explicate a passage and determine its meaning, whether such meaning agrees with the stated words of the passage or goes against them; second, is to realize what … Continue reading

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What is the correct way to interpret the Quran?

The correct way is to explain the Quran through the Quran itself, then through the Sunnah of the Prophet, then with the help of the comments of the Companions, and then the comments of the rightful Successors. Never should one … Continue reading

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