Ulum al Qur'an
CHAPTER 6 : Interpreting the Text
TAFSIR, ITS KINDS AND PRINCIPLES
Tafsir (exegesis) of the Qur'an is the most important science for Muslims. All matters concerning the Islamic way of life are connected to it in one sense or another since the right application of Islam is based on proper understanding of the guidance from Allah. Without tafsir there would be no right understanding of various passages of the Qur'an.