Introduction to the Science of Tafsir 1

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What would you expect to learn from "Introduction to the Science of Tafsir"?

• The study of astronomy

• The methods of interpreting the Quran

• The principles of Islamic finance

• The principles of interpreting the Quran

The literal meaning of tafsir in the Arabic language is

• To open

• To explain

• To interpret

• To comment

Which of the following is NOT a meaning of tafsir?

• To analyze
• To summarize
• To confuse

• To clarify

In Islamic studies, what is the main purpose of tafsir?

• To summarize the history of the Quran

• To replace the need for following Islamic traditions

• To change the meaning of the Quran

• To provide explanations and interpretations of Quranic verses

The science of tafsir is a branch of knowledge in which the meanings of the ____ are explained and its injunctions and wisdoms are described openly and clearly (al-Burhan).

• Qur'an

• Hadis

• Ijma'

• Qiyas

What the meaning of : Addressing the Holy Prophet, the Glorious Quran says

• The Quran does not mention the Holy Prophet at all.
• The Quran addresses the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as a messenger and guide for humanity.
• The Quran criticizes the actions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
• The Quran refers to the Holy Prophet as a historical figure only.

Holy Prophet not only taught the words of the Quran to the people but he also explained them in detail.
What does this sentence mean?

• The Holy Prophet explained the Quran in detail.
• The Holy Prophet only recited the Quran.
• The Quran was not explained by the Holy Prophet.
• The Holy Prophet focused solely on memorization of the Quran.

It became necessary that the tafsir of the Quran be preserved as a permanent branch of knowledge.
What does the word "preserved" mean in this context?

• To delete and remove from history

• To rewrite in a different language

• To protect and maintain for future generations

• To keep it secret from people

The revered Companions had to devote years at a time to learning a single surah.
What does this sentence mean?

• The Companions learned multiple surahs at once.
• The Companions focused on memorizing hadith instead of surahs.
• The Companions spent only a few weeks on each surah.
• The Companions devoted years to learning a single surah.