Abstract
The Comparision of Opinions of Ibn Kathir and Tabarı about Muhkam and Mutashabih
It is stated in seventh the verse of Al-i Imran Surah that verses are divided into two parts: Muhkam and mutashabih. The meaning of muhkam verses are known, because these verses refer their meaning but the meaning of mutashabih verses occur some poblems for they don’t refer their meaning exactly. Ibn Kesir and Tabari have examined muhkam and mutashabih issue. Two commentators discuss the subject according to their own perspective on the subject and state their preferences. Their opinions will be examined by comparing in this article.
Keywords
Tawil, Muhkam, Mütashabih, Quran, Verse