It is indisputable that the companions of Messenger Muhammad has a great rank in Islam. They possess this rank for many reasons; among which are the following:
1) They met and accompanied Messenger Muhammad, and were present when the Quran was revealed. Thus, they knew the circumstances, the situations, and historical causes of revelations that accompanied it.
2) They mastered the Arabic language, the language of the Quran.
3) Their integrity and deep understanding are incontestable.
The companions used to refer to different sources when interpreting the Quran, such as the Quran, the Sunnah of Messenger Muhammad, the Arabic language, the people of the Scripture; i.e. the Jews and Christians, and their understanding and reasoning.
An example of interpretation of the Quran by the companions, Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, interpreted Allah’s statement (And when the souls are paired.) [Q 81: 7] as follows: ‘They are two men doing the same deed, and then they will enter Paradise or Hell because of it (Tafsir of at-Tabari).
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