Tag Archive for: scholarly interpretation

What Role Does Context Play in Understanding Quranic Verses?

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What role does context…

Does the Verse “So, Do Not Weaken…” Imply That It Is Sinful to Feel Sadness?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Do the verses, “So…

How Can We Distinguish Literal and Metaphorical Meanings in the Quran?

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question How can we distinguish…

Can Interpretive Benefits Be Derived from Waqf and Ibtida’?

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question Is it true that…

What Is the Ruling on Translating the Quran into Non-Arabic Languages?

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What is the ruling…

Is Islam Inherently Patriarchal, or Has Patriarchy Influenced Its Interpretation?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is Islam inherently…

What Is Tafsir Al-Ma’thur?

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What is Tafsir al-Ma’thur,…

What Does “Unguided” Mean in the Surat al-Duha?

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What is meant by Allah’s…

What Does “Seek Help through Patience and Prayer” [2:45] in the Quran Mean?

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What is meant by this…

What Does This Verse Mean? “Allah Does Not Require of Any Soul More than What It Can Afford.” [Quran 2:286]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Samee al-Yakti Question What does…