Is al-Kashshaf and al-Zilal among the approved tafsirs?
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Question:
The questioner asks: Are al-Kashshaf and al-Zilal considered among the approved books of tafsir?
Answer:
Al-Kashshaf by al-Zamakhshari is filled with Mu'tazilah theology, but it has benefits for the student of knowledge. A student who is well-established and knows the doctrine of the Mu'tazilah, and has a firm grasp of the matter, may benefit from it, because it is good in terms of language and eloquence. However, in terms of creed, he is a Mu'tazili, and an enthusiastic Mu'tazili at that, not an ordinary one. So it may harm the beginner student of knowledge, or he may be convinced by his words. Therefore, it should not be read except by one who is well-established in creed and knowledgeable about the methodology of the Salaf. Yes.
The questioner asks: Are al-Kashshaf and al-Zilal considered among the approved books of tafsir?
Answer:
Al-Kashshaf by al-Zamakhshari is filled with Mu'tazilah theology, but it has benefits for the student of knowledge. A student who is well-established and knows the doctrine of the Mu'tazilah, and has a firm grasp of the matter, may benefit from it, because it is good in terms of language and eloquence. However, in terms of creed, he is a Mu'tazili, and an enthusiastic Mu'tazili at that, not an ordinary one. So it may harm the beginner student of knowledge, or he may be convinced by his words. Therefore, it should not be read except by one who is well-established in creed and knowledgeable about the methodology of the Salaf. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل تفسير الكشاف والظلال من التفاسير المعتمدة؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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