«البيان على سبعة أنواع»
Clarification comprises seven modes.
ModePrincipal function
1. TaqrirConfirm an apparent meaning
2. TafsirExplain an undisclosed meaning
3. TaghyirAlter the scope of an earlier statement
4. DarurahClarify by necessity or necessary implication
5. HalClarify through the relevant situation
6. AtfClarify through conjunction
7. TabdilReplace an earlier ruling through abrogation
The first three should be distinguished as confirmation, explanation and modification. The remaining modes have distinct conditions and should not be treated as interchangeable.