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Create a 9 pages page paper that discusses the glorious quran by al-tabari. Although traditionally inclined in his theological outlook. he established his own school of law when it came to jurispruden

Create a 9 pages page paper that discusses the glorious quran by al-tabari. Although traditionally inclined in his theological outlook. he established his own school of law when it came to jurisprudence. It did not garner much appeal and soon fell into obscurity. His book on world history, however, did not face the same fate. In fact, the book titled “Tareekh al rusul was muluk” (Publications ) along with his other major works has kept his name alive to this day. His other great work is his commentary i.e. Tafseer/Exegesis of the Quran. It is a concise guide to understand the holy book interspersed with not only his own opinions but also interpretations of preceding opinions. Although, quite an esteemed collection comprising of a total of 30 volumes in print. it is still not as widely Many exegetes preceded him but his significance in the field of Qur’anic exegesis is due to his efforts on obtaining a genuine chain of transmitters (isnad) to maintain honest citations of Ahadith in support of his interpretations. This concern for accuracy cemented his legitimacy among the later generations while his peers were rejected during scrutiny for employing unreliable sources of information.

AL-TABARI’S Interpretation of the Ayah 3:7

Al-Tabari’s unsophisticated and simplistically self-conscious approach towards interpretation made his opinion the focus of a debate regarding clear and unclear verses mentioned in the Qur’an during Surah Al-Imran, Ayah 7. It is quoted:

“It is He who has sent down to you, [O Muhammad], the Book. in it are verses [that are] precise (clear) - they are the mother (foundation) of the Book - and others unspecific (unclear). As for those, in whose hearts is deviation [from truth], they will follow that of it which is unspecific (unclear), seeking discord and seeking an interpretation [suitable to them]. And no one knows its [true] interpretation except Allah. But those, firm in knowledge say, "We believe in it. All [of it] is from our Lord." And no one will be reminded except those of understanding” (Publications )

To this day, the interpretation that had once sparked discourse and debate among many a scholar continues to raise discussions so as to distinguish and determine how the Qur’an divides itself into ‘clear’ and ‘unclear’.

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