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The lexicographical meaning of the word "tafsir," which is taken from the root f-s-r, is to interpret, explain, or reveal. The word "tafsir" has been mentioned once in the Qur'an in the sense of explanation. | The lexicographical meaning of the word "tafsir," which is taken from the root f-s-r, is to interpret, explain, or reveal. The word "tafsir" has been mentioned once in the Qur'an in the sense of explanation. | ||
As to the technical meaning of tafsir, [[Allama Tabataba'i]] states, "Tafsir means explaining the meanings of the verses of the Qur'an and unveiling their indications and implications." According to [[ | As to the technical meaning of tafsir, [[Allama Tabataba'i]] states, "Tafsir means explaining the meanings of the verses of the Qur'an and unveiling their indications and implications." According to [[Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr]] (d. 1400/1980), however, tafsir involves unveiling and thus does not include explanations of the manifest meaning of the Qur'an. | ||
In his ''[[al-Itqan]]'', al-Suyuti proposes the following definition: "Tafsir is a science that discusses the Quran's intended meanings in a way that is relevant to human understanding and comprehension." | In his ''[[al-Itqan]]'', al-Suyuti proposes the following definition: "Tafsir is a science that discusses the Quran's intended meanings in a way that is relevant to human understanding and comprehension." | ||