Tafsir is an arabic word تفسير which is derived from the root 'fassara' which means to "explain" or to "expound". It is best understood as 'explanation' or 'interpretation' of the Qur'an. Ibn Kathir wrote a famous commentary of the Qur'an named Tafsir ibn Kathir which linked certain Hadith, or sayings of Muhammad, and sayings of the sahaba to verses of the Qur'an, in explanation. Tafsir Ibn Kathir is famous all over the Muslim world and among Muslims in the Western world, and is one of the most widely used explanations of the Qu'ran today. This site introduces the reader to one of the most Authentic books for explaining the Quran using both arabic and english text to grasp the understanding of the Quran.
What is Tajweed? The word "tajweed" means to improve, make better. Tajweed of the Holy Qur'an is the knowledge and application of the rules of recitation so the reading of the Qur'an is as the Prophet Mohammed peace and blesings be upon him, recited.
So relate the stories, perhaps they may reflect (Al-Araf - 7:176) The real purpose by narrating these stories, is that we should learn a lesson both on individual and collective levels, and then change our lives according to Allah's will, in order to better the world around us, in implementing a more socially just, goodwill towards man, and other positive aspected lifestyle.
We relate unto you the best of stories through Our revelations unto you, of this Qur'an.(Yousuf - 12:3) The real purpose by narrating these stories, is that we should learn a lesson both on individual and collective levels, and then change our lives according to Allah's will, in order to better the world around us, in implementing a more socially just, goodwill towards man, and other positive aspected lifestyle.