Term referring to passages from the Quran believed to apply to specific persons, times, places, or circumstances.
Explore the term 'Khāṣṣ,' its etymology, significance, and usage in Islamic scholarship, particularly in exegesis and theology. Understand how it contrasts with 'ʿĀmm' (general) and its implications in Islamic intellectual history.
Introduction to commentaries (Tafsir) of the Qur'an, their significance, methodologies, and leading works. Learn about classical and contemporary scholars who have contributed to Qur'anic exegesis.
Explore the significant science of Qur'anic exegesis known as ʿIlmu ʾl-Uṣūl, its classifications, methodologies, and its critical role in Islamic theology and jurisprudence.
A detailed overview of the historical development and prominent scholars of Qur'anic exegesis in both Sunni and Shia traditions from the earliest ages of Islam.
