The Quran explains the Quran
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The Quran explains the Quran
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Yes, the principle that “the Qur'an explains the Qur'an” is a foundational method of interpretation (tafsir) used by classical and contemporary scholars. This concept means that:
Parts of the Qur’an clarify, elaborate, or provide context for other parts.
📖 Examples of the Qur’an Explaining Itself:
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Surah al-Fatiha and Surah al-Baqarah:
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In Surah al-Fatiha, we ask:
“Guide us to the Straight Path.” (1:6)
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This is answered in Surah al-Baqarah:
“This is the Book in which there is no doubt, a guidance for the God-conscious.” (2:2)
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Explaining Terms:
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Surah al-Zalzalah (99:7–8) says:
“Whoever does an atom’s weight of good shall see it...”
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The meaning of divine justice and recompense is elaborated in many other verses like:
“Whoever comes [on Judgment Day] with a good deed will have ten times the like thereof...” (6:160)
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Abrogation and Clarification:
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Some verses clarify or modify earlier rulings (a process called naskh):
“Whatever We abrogate of a verse or cause it to be forgotten – We bring forth [one] better than it or similar to it.” (2:106)
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🧠 Scholarly Approach:
Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir, Al-Tabari, and Al-Shafi‘i emphasized this principle as step one in tafsir:
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Interpret a verse first with other verses.
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Then use authentic Hadith.
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Then the sayings of Sahabah (companions) and scholars.
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Use reasoning and linguistic tools last.
Summary:
✅ The Qur’an is its own best commentary.
📚 Scholars begin tafsir by comparing related verses across different chapters (Surahs).
🔍 This internal consistency is part of the Qur’an’s miracle — conveying a unified message without contradiction.
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