Understanding Tafsirul Jalanayn in Ramadan

Aug 20, 2024

Tafsirul Jalanayn - Lecture 1

Introduction

  • Opening: Greetings and praise to Allah.
    • Ramadan has a special connection with the Qur'an.
    • Aim is to complete Tafsirul Jalanayn by end of summer.

Importance of Ramadan

  • Ramadan is the month in which the Qur'an was revealed.
  • Qur'an serves as guidance and a criterion between right and wrong.

The Significance of Tafsir

  • Tafsir is the key to understanding and implementing the Qur'an.
  • Learning Tafsir is considered an obligation for Muslims.
  • The Qur'an is described as a treasure chest with Tafsir as the key.
  • Tafsir is like an ocean with no shore - endless depth and exploration.

Preliminary Remarks on Discipline

  • Definition: Tafsir means explanation or interpretation.
  • Subject Matter: The divine speech of Allah.
  • Founders: Began with the Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ and continued by his companions.
  • Sources: Qur'an itself, Sunnah, companions' narrations, Arabic language.
  • Ruling: Communal and individual obligation.

Methodology of Tafsir

  • Sources: Quran, Sunnah, Sahaba, Tabi'un, Arabic language, and personal interpretation.
  • Qualifications for Tafsir: Mastery in 15 disciplines including Arabic language, grammar, rhetoric, and Islamic jurisprudence.

About Tafsirul Jalanayn

  • Authors: Jalaluddin Al-Mahalli and Jalaluddin As-Suyuti.
  • Content: Brief, concise, yet comprehensive.
  • Importance: A fundamental text for students.

Structure and Sources

  • Relies on previous Tafsirs like Tafsir al-Kawashi, Tafsir al-Baydawi, and Tafsir Ibn Kathir.

Study Plan

  • Goal: Read entire Tafsirul Jalanayn from Al-Fatiha to An-Nas.
  • Method: Daily reading and translation, focusing on clarifying immediate meanings.

Additional Resources

  • Translations available but original Arabic is preferred.

Conclusion

  • Emphasis on the importance of engaging with the Qur'an and Tafsir.
  • Class to continue post-Ramadan aiming for completion by August.

Note: Engaging in Tafsir requires caution and expertise. This lecture sets the foundation for a deep understanding of the Qur'an and the science of Tafsir.