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AL-KAFI #1226 : PERBEZAAN ANTARA TAFSIR DAN TADABBUR AL-QUR’AN
What is the difference between tafsir and tadabbur of the Qur'an, and does reading verses with one's own knowledge and relating them to science count as interpreting the Qur'an?
Short answer
Tafsir is a specialised field of knowledge with strict conditions, such as mastery of Arabic, usul al-fiqh, qira'at and asbab al-nuzul.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Quran & Hadith
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Tafsir is a specialised field of knowledge with strict conditions, such as mastery of Arabic, usul al-fiqh, qira'at and asbab al-nuzul. Tadabbur is the effort to understand and reflect on the meaning of verses, requiring no specific conditions beyond a general understanding. Tadabbur is obligatory on every Muslim, while tafsir is obligatory only on those who are able and qualified. Tadabbur is the purpose for which the Qur'an was revealed, and tafsir serves as a means to achieve that purpose.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Tadabbur wajib ke atas setiap Muslim, manakala tafsir hanya wajib pada yang mampu dan berkelayakan sahaja.
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #1226 : PERBEZAAN ANTARA TAFSIR DAN TADABBUR AL-QUR’AN”, 18 April 2019. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/3322-al-kafi-1226-perbezaan-antara-tafsir-dan-tadabbur-al-qur-an. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/difference-between-tafsir-and-tadabbur-quran/