Islamic Exegesis and Jurisprudence

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What is the plural of Manhaj?

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Manahij, which means methods, paths or doctrine.

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What does Tafsīr bil-Mathūr refer to?

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Transmission-based Exegesis.

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What does Tafsīr bil-Rāy refer to?

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Opinion-based Exegesis.

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What are the sources of Naqlī (Transmissional) Tafsīr?

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Qur’ān, Sunnah, Companions (Ṣaḥābah).

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What does ʿAqlī (Rational) Tafsīr rely on?

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Arabic language, Ijtihād (Independent Reasoning).

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What is Tafsīr al-Qur’ān bil-Qur’ān?

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Interpreting Qur’ān with Qur’ān.

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What are Asbāb al-Nuzūl?

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Causes of Revelation.

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What is Uṣūl al-Fiqh?

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Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence.

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Who are considered primary transmitters in Islamic tradition?

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Companions (Ṣaḥābah).

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Name some notable exegetes in Islamic history.

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Al-Ṭabarī, Abū Hayyān, Bint al-Shāṭi’.