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The science of explaining the Qur'an — its meanings, contexts, and rulings — using the Qur'an, Sunnah, statements of the Salaf, and Arabic linguistics.

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In the Qur'an In Hadith

Related Terms

Qur'ānالقرآنTa'wīlالتأويل

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Adabالأدب

Etiquette and proper conduct.

Mushrikالمشرك

One who associates partners with Allah.

In shā' Allāhإن شاء الله

If Allah wills.

Ṣabrالصبر

Patience and steadfastness.

Bismi-llāhبسم الله

In the name of Allah.

Ṣaḥābahالصحابة

The Companions of the Prophet ﷺ.

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