Introduction to Tafsir

Course Description

A foundational course in Quranic exegesis introducing the major schools of Tafsir and their methodologies. Students study the principles of Tafsir bil-Ma'thur and Tafsir bil-Ra'y, explore key classical commentaries, and apply interpretive frameworks to selected Quranic passages. The course also covers Asbab al-Nuzul (causes of revelation) and Nasikh wa Mansukh (abrogation).

What You'll Learn

• Distinguish between the major schools of Tafsir methodology (Ma'thur, Ra'y, Ishari)
• Use classical Tafsir works such as Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari as scholarly references
• Explain the role of Asbab al-Nuzul in contextualizing Quranic passages
• Write a structured textual analysis of a selected Quranic passage

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