Sharah

Sharah (or Sharh) is an Arabic term meaning "explanation" or "elucidation." In scholarly contexts, it refers to a detailed commentary or clarification of a legal, linguistic, or religious text. It helps readers understand complex ideas by breaking them down, providing context, and offering interpretations. Scholars often produce sharh works to make intricate texts more accessible, ensuring that students and scholars can grasp the deeper meanings, nuances, and applications of foundational writings in fields like Islamic jurisprudence, theology, or literature.