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'''Qur'anic hermeneutics''' is the study of theories of the interpretation and understanding of the [[Qur'an]], the central text of [[Islam]]. Since the early centuries of Islam, scholars have sought to mine the wealth of its meanings by developing a variety of different methods of [[hermeneutics]]. Many of the traditional methods of interpretation are currently being challenged with a more modern or contemporary approach. The three primarily established typologies of [[Tafsir|tafsir]] are tradition (Sunni), opinion (Shi'i), and allegory (Sufi). The two main types of verses to be interpreted are ''Muhukmat'' (clear verse) and Mutishabihat''Mutashabihat'' (ambiguous verse). The traditional approach to hermeneutics within the Qur'an embodies an awareness of ''[[isnad]]'' (chain of transmitters). There are many challenges of addressing modern day human rights, women and minority groups through the traditional hermeneutical model.