Quran Interpretation
Islam and Iman from the Viewpoint of the Holy Qur’an
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- Ayatullah Ja`far Subhani
{The Desert `Arabs (come to you O’ Muhammad) and say ‘We have true belief!’ Say to them (O’ Muhammad, blessings of Allah be upon him and his progeny) that, ’You are not true believers, rather you have only submitted (to Allah), since true faith has not yet entered into your hearts. However if you were to obey Allah and His Messenger (Muhammad, blessings of Allah be upon him and his progeny) then nothing would be reduced from your good deeds. Surely Allah is All-Forgiving, All-Merciful.’
Tafsir Surat al-Quraysh
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- Nasir Makarim Shirazi in Tafsir Namuneh
The contents of this sura define the divine blessings, kindness and comforts that the Almighty showered upon the tribe of Quraish to provoke their feelings of thankfulness and they began to worship the Benevolent God as they achieve the total exaltation and praise because of that great house of Kaaba
Tafsir Surat al-Humazah (The Slanderer)
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- Nasir Makarim Shirazi in Tafsir Namuneh
This sura is one among the chapters which descended at Mecca. It speaks about the people who only and purely get concerned to amass the worldly pleasure and wealth. And they entirely engaged themselves, enclosing the total moral human values in amassing the prosperity and worldly wishes. Then they began to underestimate those people whose pockets are empty and start to mock them.
Interpretation of Holy Qur’an Based On Personal Views
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- Shaykh Nasir Makarim Shirazi & Ayatullah Ja'far Subhani
Question: It is mentioned in many traditions that no one has the right to interpret the Qur’an according to one's personal views and opinion. And if anyone does it, his place is Hell. What is the meaning of interpreting according to one's personal views?
Exegesis of Surat al-Tawhid and Some Verses of Surat al-Hadid
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- Ayatullah Imam Khomeini
With my chain of authorities reaching up to the foremost shaykh and the greatest pillar, Muhammad ibn Ya’qub al-Kulayni (R) from Muhammad ibn Tahya, from Ahmad ibn Muhammad, from al-Husayn ibn Said, from al-Nadr ibn Suwayd, from ‘Asim ibn Humayd who said: Ali ibn al-Husayn (A) was asked concerning tawhid. He replied, “Verily, God Almighty and Glorious, knew that in the ultimate era there would be people of profound thinking, and so God, the Exalted, sent down, Qul huwa Allahu ahad (Say: He is Allah, the One…) and the verses of Surat al-Hadid until His words, ‘…and He knows well that which is in the breasts.’ Hence someone who seeks to go beyond that will perish.”
Tafsir Surat At-Tin (The Fig)
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- Nasir Makarim Shirazi
In fact this sura rotates around the topic of the beautiful human creation, his stages towards perfection, his decline and this subject started by the meaningful vows and after counting the causes of the victory and the saviour of man finally emphasised on the matter of the judgment day and ends with the total Sovereignty of the Supreme God.
What Is The Aim of Repetitions In The Holy Qur’an?
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- Shaykh Nasir Makarim Shirazi & Ayatullah Ja'far Subhani
Question: Why are some ayats repeated in the Qur’an and in this way why are some stories mentioned on many places?
An Exposition of the Verse of Light (Ayat al-Nur)
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- Sayyid Mujtaba Musavi Lari
Allah is the light of the heavens and the earth; a likeness of His light is as a niche in which is a lamp, the lamp is in a glass, (and) the glass is as it were a brightly shining star, lit from a blessed olive-tree, neither eastern nor western, the oil whereof almost gives light though fire touch it not - light upon light - Allah guides to His light whom He pleases, and Allah sets forth parables for men, and Allah is Cognizant of all things. (al-Nur, 24/35)
A Brief Analysis of Ne’mat (Bounty) in the Holy Quran
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- Jerrmein Abu Shahba
Praise be to Allah Who is Manifest before His creation because of themselves. Who is apparent to their hearts because of clear proof; Who created without meditating, since meditating does not befit except one who has thinking organs while He has no thinking organ in Himself. Praise is due to Allah whose worth cannot be described by speakers, whose bounties cannot be counted by calculators, whom the height of intellectual courage cannot appreciate. He for whose description no limit has been laid down, no eulogy exists, no time is ordained and no duration is fixed.
Tafsir Surah Abasa
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- Nasir Makarim Shirazi in Tafsir Namuneh
It is famous among the interpreters in the private and the public: A group of the leaders of the Qureish such as Taba bin Rabi’a, Abu Jahl, Abbas bin Abdul Muttalib and a sect of other people were in the presence of the prophet Muhammad sallahi alaihi va ala alehi and the messenger was engaged in his prophetic speech to invite them towards the Islam and he was hopeful...
Allegorical Interpretation (Ta’wil) in the Holy Qur’an
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- Muhammad Husayn Ibrahimi
Based on the classification of the verses of the Qur'an into the definitive {muhkam} and the metaphorical {mutashabih}, and into the abrogating {nasikh} and the abrogated {mansukh}, in explaining some verses, one should not content himself with only their external purport because their external purport could be doubtful and misleading. Meanwhile, according to the traditions, the Qur'an has many cores and layers, the understanding which is not possible for everyone. As such, in understanding some verses, it is necessary to take other verses into account. For example, in interpreting verses such as:
Distortion (Tahrif) in the Holy Qur’an, Traditions and History
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- Muhammad Husayn Ibrahimi
For many years, the Wahhabis have been trying to assume the leadership of Muslim society. From the day when imperialism created this movement, they have been dreaming for the realization of that cherished day, and along this line, they have been utilizing every possible means. They are converting the abundant God-given wealth of oil into dollars and through which they are attracting many Muslims toward themselves.
What is Topical Exegesis?
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It is an indisputable fact that with regard to the exegesis of the Qur'an there is a variety of views, and diverse methods are followed by every school of thought. This can be clearly observed with a careful study of the books of exegesis of the Qur'an.
Arguments of the Qur'an Against the Belief of Trinity
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- Sayyid Muhammad Husayn Tabatabaei
It is not possible for a man that Allah should give him the Book and the Judgment and Prophethood, then he should say to men: "Be my servants rather than Allah's;" but rather (he would say): "Be worshippers of the Lord because of your teaching the Book and your reading (it yourselves)". Or that he should enjoin you that you should take the angels and the prophets for lords; what! would he enjoin you with unbelief after you are Muslims (Submitting Ones)? (Qur'an, 3:79-80)
The Famous Shi'ite Exegetists of the Holy Quran
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- Hasan al-Amin
The foremost among them was Imam Ali bin Abi Talib(A.S.), Master of the Shi'ites and their Imam. He collected the Holy Quran and interpreted it that is he arranged it in manner it was revealed. He had a book in which he had mentioned sixty different branches of the sciences connected with the Holy Quran, which in fact is the basis of all the books connected with the Quranic Studies. As-Suyuti has said that he was most referred to from the companions of the Holy Prophet(S.A.W.). Imam Ali bin Abi Talib(A.S.) was martyred in 40 A.H.
Argument as regards Compulsion and Delegation
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- Allamah Tabatabai
Every species is related to a particular type of action and reaction. In fact it is these special characteristics which identify the species as such. We looked at various kinds of actions and reactions emanating from various groups. Our reason told us that there should be an efficient cause, an agent,
Tafsir Surah Al-Insan (The Man)
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- Nasir Makarim Shirazi
While this Sura is short but its contents are deep, wide-ranging and complete and it can be divided into 5 parts.The first part is about the creation of the man from the mixed sperm and then speaks about his guidance and the freedom of his will.
What is meant by ‘Seven Heavens’?
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- ‘Philosophy of Islamic Rules' by Ayatullah al-Uzma Shaykh Nasir Makarim Shiraz & Ayatullah Jafar Subhani
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Islamic scholars and commentators have narrated some clarifications regarding ‘seven heavens’ (towards which indication are made in the Holy Qur’an also).
The Final Quranic Verse
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- Imam Reza Network
It is unexaggerated to authorize that thoughtful study of the events incited revelation of the Quranic texts contributes in contriving objective movement since it unveils a good deal of facts, and repeals many postulates people adopted as facts for ages. This is by reason that statistical aspect in events incited revelation of the Quranic texts is more elucidative that the other aspects of exegesis of the Holy Quran. When there are five contrary narratives; each mentions a definite event, place and date for revelation of a Quranic text,
Fundamental Rights in The Holy Qur'an
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- Khalid lshaque
All the fundamental rights have been neatly summarized in the famous khutbah of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, at the last pilgrimage when he said: "Allah says: O mankind we have created you from a male and a female: and We have made you into families and tribes that you may recognize one another. Verily, the most honourable in the sight of Allah is he who is most righteous amongst you...
