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islamic-quranWe're still mapping where this idea was first discussed. Key passages and related ideas below.

Asbāb al-Nuzūl (Occasions of Revelation)

The recorded circumstances and events that prompted the revelation of particular verses, used to fix their meaning and scope.

The recorded circumstances and events that prompted the revelation of particular verses, used to fix their meaning and scope.

Key passages(8)

Musannaf · Ibn Abi Shayba

Very high

Asbab Nuzul · al-Wahidi

High

Mafatih Ghayb · Fakhr al-Din al-Razi

High

Tafsir Muqatil · Muqatil ibn Sulayman

High

Mukhtasar Sahih Muslim · al-Mundhiri

High

Ahkam Quran Li Shafici · al-Bayhaqi

Moderate

Nukat Wa Cuyun · al-Mawardi

Moderate

Tanzih Quran · al-Qadi Abd al-Jabbar

Moderate