What does Tafsir refer to?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Quran and Hadith question asks: What does Tafsir refer to? The correct choice is B. The scholarly interpretation and explanation of the Quran. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. A term used for a person who has memorized the entire Quran
Why not A: “A term used for a person who has memorized the entire Quran” does not fit this question. The answer is The scholarly interpretation and explanation of the Quran.
- B. The scholarly interpretation and explanation of the Quran ✓
- C. The recorded sayings, actions, and approvals of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Why not C: “The recorded sayings, actions, and approvals of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)” does not fit this question. The answer is The scholarly interpretation and explanation of the Quran.
- D. The total number of chapters (Surahs) in the Quran
Why not D: “The total number of chapters (Surahs) in the Quran” does not fit this question. The answer is The scholarly interpretation and explanation of the Quran.
Correct answer
B. The scholarly interpretation and explanation of the Quran
Explanation
The scholarly interpretation and explanation of the Quran (option B) is the accepted answer to “What does Tafsir refer to”. Option A (A term used for a person who has memorized the entire Quran) does not fit this question. Option C (The recorded sayings, actions, and approvals of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)) does not fit this question. Option D (The total number of chapters (Surahs) in the Quran) does not fit this question. For this Quran and Hadith question, the accepted answer is The scholarly interpretation and explanation of the Quran.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Quran and Hadith
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