Editing Tafsir (section)

=== Shi'ite ===
Tafsirs by Shia Muslims similarly deals with the issues concerned by Sunnis, and employs similar methodology as well, except for the adherence toward certain beliefs and creeds Shiism espouses. Distinctive features of Shia ''tafsirs'' include expounding of the concept of [[Imamah (Shia)|imamate]], the heavier weight put on verses that considered to be the foundation of successorship to Muhammad within the Prophet's family begins with [[Ali]], and the heavier authority put on interpretations attributed to [[The Twelve Imams]].{{citation needed|date=June 2022}} These characteristics result in distinction being made between the esoteric and the exoteric meaning of the Quran, and the esoteric meaning attributed to the imams preferred over the exoteric meaning. Certain Shia ''tafsirs'' are influenced by [[Mu'tazila|Mu'tazili]] thoughts as well, specifically on the theological issues. Some of the important examples of Shia ''mufassirs'' and their ''tafsir'' are ''[[Al-Tibbyan Fi Tafsir al-Quran]]'' by [[Shaykh Tusi]] (460/1067) and ''[[Majma' al-Bayan|Majma al-Bayan lif'ulum al-Quran]]'' by [[Shaykh Tabarsi]] (d. 548/1153).<ref name="Jo" />

On the other hand, ''tafsir'' by [[Zaydiyyah|Zaidi]] school of jurisprudence, which espouses the doctrine closest with Sunnis of all Shia sects, produces ''tafsir'' resembling Sunni ''tafsir'' in its quality. Some Zaidi ''tafsirs'' are considered popular among Sunnis as well as shia.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-17 |title=Quran Tafseer {{!}} Quran Tafseer in English {{!}}Tafsir ibn Kathir English |url=https://equranekareem.com/quran-tafseer/ |access-date=2023-07-31 |language=en-GB}}</ref>