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Interpretation

Course Description: The course includes the study of the science of Tafsir, in terms of its concept, origin, sources, types, and methods, and an introduction to the methodologies of exegetes, and the rules and guidelines of Tafsir.

Credit hours: 3

Objectives of the course :

The student knows the origins and history of the science of Tafsir, and its schools.
The student should clarify the sources and rules of interpretation to understand the Book of Allah Almighty.
The student will be able to differentiate between the methodologies of tafsir scholars and the characteristics of each methodology.
The student will apply the skill of distinguishing and prioritizing among the interpretations of the commentators.
The student should embody the ethics of scholars in interpreting the Quran and explaining its meanings.

Course outputs :

Knowledge and understanding:
The student should know the principles of the science of Tafsir.
2. The student should clarify the sources, types, methods, rules, and controls of exegesis to understand the Book of Allah Almighty.
To explain the differences among interpreters and their reasons.
Skills:
1. The student should apply the skill of distinguishing between and weighing the statements of exegetes.
2. The student should be able to distinguish between the methodologies of interpreters and the characteristics of each methodology.
Values, autonomy and responsibility:
The student must adhere to the ethics of scholars in studying and interpreting the Quran.
2. The student actively works within the course team to discuss interpretation rules.

Additional information:

Course Topics:
Part One: Principles of Exegesis, Including:
Definition of interpretation.
The importance of interpretation.
– The origins and stages of exegesis.
Sources of interpretation.
– Types of Interpretation.
Methods of Interpretation.
Section Two: Exegetes' Methodologies, and in it:
– Introduction to the methodologies of commentators.
The importance of knowing the exegetes' methodologies.
Types of authorship in exegesis and their causes.
- Author of books in every genre of interpretation.
- Study examples of each type.
Section Three: Rules of Interpretation, containing:
– Conditions and etiquette of the interpreter.
– Rules of Interpretation
– Rules of Interpretation.
Rules of weighting.
– Rules of inference.
– Differences of opinion among interpreters and their causes.

Last updated: 2026-06-02