tefsir
Tafsīr, also spelled tefsir, is the scholarly discipline of interpreting the Qur'an. From the Arabic root f-s-r, it means to explain or interpret. Tafsir aims to uncover the meanings of verses, explain linguistic features, reflect historical context, and relate revelations to doctrine, law, ethics, and guidance for Muslims.
The Qur'an is the primary text in tafsir. Exegesis draws on hadith and the sunna of the
Historically, systematic tafsir emerged in the early medieval period. Prominent works include al-Tabari's Jāmi' al-bayān, Ibn
Tafsir spans legal, theological, ethical, and linguistic aims. It ranges from encyclopedic commentaries to concise explanations