The Quran
What does Tafsir mean?
تَفْسِير
Tafsir
Explanation and commentary of the Quran.
Tafsir explained
Tafsir explains the Quran by the Quran, by the Sunnah, by the sayings of the Companions, and by the Arabic language. Ibn Kathir, at-Tabari and al-Qurtubi are the classical references most translated into English.
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What does Tafsir mean?
Tafsir (تَفْسِير, Tafsir) means: Explanation and commentary of the Quran.
How is Tafsir written and pronounced in Arabic?
It is written تَفْسِير and pronounced Tafsir.
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