Muqaddima fi Usul al-Tafsir
Introduction to the Principles of Quranic Exegesis
Ibn Taimiyaمقدمة في أصول التفسير لابن تيمية — ابن تيمية
56 pages
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Ibn Taymiyyah (a renowned 13th-14th century Syrian Hanbali scholar, d. 728 AH) presents a foundational work on the principles of Qur'anic exegesis. This concise treatise outlines essential methodologies for interpreting the Quran, rooted in early Islamic understanding.
Table of contents
Introduction
Under the Care of the Companions and the Followers on the Meanings of the Qur'an
Among the Salaf in interpretation, there is a diversity of differences.
On the Two Types of Disagreement in Interpretation
The Interpretation of the Qur'an by the Qur'an, its Explanation by the Sunnah, and the Sayings of the Companions
Exegesis of the Quran According to the Sayings of the Companions
Interpretation of the Qur'an by the Sayings of the Tabi'in
The Exegesis of the Qur'an by Mere Opinion
The Interpretations Closest to the Book and the Sunnah
The Collection of the Seven Readings