Introduction to the Science of Tafsir of The Quran - Book Summary
1) A correct approach towards the tafsir of the Quran - Before the twentieth century there were no works of tafsir for laymen. - Scholars considered tafsir mainly for academic benefit. - Pondering over the Quran was limited to the scholars. - This belief went directly against the purpose of the Quran (and they realized it). - The tafsir of the Quran should be such that it does not sideline the masses. 2) Awareness of the rules of Arabic grammar 3) Awareness of the meaning of the words in the Quran - Meanings of words change with time - Modern dictionaries may list tens of meanings of a word but there may just be one “original” meaning i.e. the meaning at the time of the revelation - Classical works and dictionaries such as Al-Maqayis, Al-Mufradat fi Gharib al Quran and a few others. 4) Exegesis of the Quran through the Quran - Amb