Quranic Exegesis
تفسير
tafsīr
☪️Islamic Terms
Interpretation and explanation of the Quran.
Full Definition
Quranic exegesis (tafsir) is the scholarly interpretation and explanation of the Quran. Scholars use various tools including Arabic linguistics, hadith, history, and reason to understand the meanings of Quranic verses. Different schools have developed distinct hermeneutical approaches, including Ismaili tawil (esoteric interpretation).