The Appropriate Method for Mastering the Science of Tafsir
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How can a student of knowledge master the science of tafsir, and what is the appropriate method for mastering the art of tafsir?
In any case, Allah (Mighty and Majestic) assists whom He wills among His servants. However, the method is for a person to understand the meaning of Allah’s speech from trustworthy mufassirun (commentators) in their knowledge, religion, and trustworthiness. This is because some mufassirun have good knowledge of tafsir, but they are not safe from the perspective of 'aqidah (creed). The best tafsirs I have looked into are the tafsir of Ibn Kathir (may Allah have mercy on him), the tafsir of Ibn al-Sa'di, and the tafsir of al-Qurtubi, although it contains some issues. The tafsir of al-Shawkani is also not bad, and I think it is not free from observations. The matter is understanding, which Allah grants to whom He wills. Therefore, when it was said to 'Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him): [Did the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) single you out for anything?He said: By Him who splits the seed and brings forth the embryo, except for understanding that Allah the Exalted grants to whom He wills in His Book] .
In any case, Allah (Mighty and Majestic) assists whom He wills among His servants. However, the method is for a person to understand the meaning of Allah’s speech from trustworthy mufassirun (commentators) in their knowledge, religion, and trustworthiness. This is because some mufassirun have good knowledge of tafsir, but they are not safe from the perspective of 'aqidah (creed). The best tafsirs I have looked into are the tafsir of Ibn Kathir (may Allah have mercy on him), the tafsir of Ibn al-Sa'di, and the tafsir of al-Qurtubi, although it contains some issues. The tafsir of al-Shawkani is also not bad, and I think it is not free from observations. The matter is understanding, which Allah grants to whom He wills. Therefore, when it was said to 'Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him): [Did the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) single you out for anything?He said: By Him who splits the seed and brings forth the embryo, except for understanding that Allah the Exalted grants to whom He wills in His Book] .