interpretation (التَّأْوِيل)

interpretation (التَّأْوِيل)


علوم القرآن العقيدة أصول الفقه الفقه

التعريف :


The explanation of speech and stating what it means, whether it conforms to its apparent meaning or not. It is synonymous with ‘commentary’.

المعنى الاصطلاحي :


Replacing the apparent meaning of the word with another different meaning.

الشرح المختصر :


"Ta’weel" (interpretation) means understanding words in a way less likely and different from their apparent meaning, which is of two types: 1. having a supporting evidence, which is a valid interpretation. 2- without any evidence, which is an invalid interpretation. Anyone adopting "ta’weel" needs to clarify two things: 1. How the word can indicate the meaning advocated. 2. What proves the evidence that supports changing the first meaning of the word. "Ta’weel" may also mean "tafseer" (explanation, commentary), or the consequential reality of something.

التعريف اللغوي المختصر :


"Ta’weel": clarification, demonstration, interpretation. Other meanings: altering, changing. Original meaning: restoration. It is derived from "awwal" which means the beginning of something.