An Evaluation of Scientific Exegesis of the Qur’an from the Classical to Modern Period
An Evaluation of Scientific Exegesis of the Qur’an from the Classical to Modern Period Faiyaz M. Khan Introduction The paramount importance of the science of tafsir , or exegesis of the Qur’an, is that it seeks to explain the words of God to Muslims. [1] In order for Muslims to practice Islam to the best of their ability, they must know what the Qur’an requires of them, and the meanings of its words on a variety of different subjects. [2] Traditionally, the two broad categories of tafsir are by tradition, al-tafsir bil ma’thur , or by transmission, al-tafsir bil riwayah , ...