Narrative Tafsir at a Glance

Commentary on the words and expressions used in the Quran began at the time of the first revelation. The Prophet himself undertook the teaching of the Quran and the explanation of its meanings and intent. There are three roads open to us when making commentary upon the Quran. Firstly, by using knowledge that one already possesses. Secondly, with the help of the sayings of the Prophet or Imams. Thirdly, by using a combination of by reflection and analysis, or by allowing the verses to become clarified by comparing it to other verses, or by use of the sayings of the Prophet and Imams, whenever possible. The second way is the main concern of this paper. Extremism is another issue which is discussed in this paper and the author has rendered some solution for it.