WAEC Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2017 Theory — Question 2

Question 2 of 8 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2017 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

2(a) Define Tafsir.

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Tafsir: this can be defined as the explanation to the Holy Qur'an. It is a book that explains the meaning of the wordings of the Qur'an. Example of such is Tafsir Ibn Katheer, Tafsir Qurtubiy etc.

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