Literally translated "The Fundamental Principles of Qur'aanic Interpretation," this book refers to the branches of knowledge which are necessary to provide an accurate interpretation of the Qur'aanic texts, such as Arabic grammar and syntax, Arabic literature and Qur'aanic sciences ('uloom al-Qur'aan). Addressed topics include the Tafseer of the Qur'an, books of tafseer, translations of the Qur'an, Wahy ('divine revelation'), reasons for revelation, the differences between Makkan and Madeenan revelations, Naskh, the Muhkam and Mutashaabih, and more