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It is no surprise to discover that the science of tafseer started during the lifetime of the Prophet ﷺ himself In fact, one of the primary roles of the Prophet (SAW|), as shall be expounded on later.

The topic of tafseer is the most important topic of 'uloom al-Quran, since in many ways it is the primary goal of 'uloom al-Quran — to understand and implement the Qur'aan properly. This has also been the first topic of 'uloom al-Quran to have been written on, and without a doubt the one in which most of the works in this field have been written about.

A Muslim believes in the sacredness of the Speech of Allah, as well as its honour and virtue that surpasses the speech of all others. He also believes that the Noble Qur'an is the Word of Allah, which no falsehood can approach, before it or behind it. Whoever speaks in accord with the Qur'an, has spoken the truth. Whoever judges according to it, has judged justly.

The Qur'an is Allah's way of communicating with us, of directly guiding us on his path. But has that communication actually occurred? Look at any college level "Communications" textbook, and it will tell you that the definition of "communication" is that a message is sent, and that message is received with the understanding that the sender intended.

"Indeed, steadfastness after Ramadân and the rectification of one's statements and actions are the greatest signs that one has gained benefit from the month of Ramadân and striven in obedience. They are tokens of reception and signs of success. "

From Ahâdîth us-Siyâm: Ahkâm wa Adab

The last ten days of Ramadân have a special virtue over any other (set of days), in which one should increase in obedience and acts of worship, such as prayer, making dhikr (remembrance) and reciting the Qur’ân.

"To stand in prayer during the nights of Ramadhân is referred to as Salât at-Tarâwîh (the Night Prayer). Linguistically, scholars have mentioned its meaning to be linked to the relaxing and enjoyable nature of this prayer...."

(Adapted from the works of the two Shaykhs ibn Bâz and ibn ‘Uthaymîn rahimahumallâh)

"Indeed Allah, the Most High, has made the month of Ramadaan as a competition for His creatures, in which they may race with one another to His pleasure, by obeying Him. Thus, one group comes first and so they prosper and another group comes last and so they fail."

Friday Sermon given at the Prophet's Mosque in Madina, August 9th 2002 :“This is a Book which We have revealed unto you in order that you might lead the mankind out of darkness into light by their Lord’s leave to the path of the All-Mighty, the Owner of all praise.” (Al-Ibrâhîm 14 :2)

From the book 'An Introduction to the Sciences of the Qur'an' - This article is the sixth part of an on going series, highlighting the various issues of Tafsir...