A.   Definition of Munasabah

Etymologically, munasabah means muqarabah (proximity) or musyakalah (similarity). From the munasabah words can be taken nasab word, which means the relative of bloodlines still continued. Synonym munasabah is ta'aqquli (related), ittishal (continued), al-Ta'liq (hung), and al-tartib (sequentially). By terminology, munasabah is the science that examines the relationship and engagement between verses or letter in the Qur'an that can be understood by a healthy mind, so that it can facilitate the students of the Qur'an to understand any verses from the quran.

Judging from its nature, munasabah split in two. First, the obvious absurd (Zahir al-irtibath). Second, munasabah disguise (khafiyu al-irtibath). In terms of material, munasabah divided into two, namely the inter-paragraph munasabh and munasabah deliver the letter.

In addressing the munasabah, the scholars are divided into two groups. First, the group is interested in the munasabah, and even some of them develop. Second, groups that are not interested and considers munasabah not need to be assessed. They are represented by Ma'ruf Dualibi and Mahmud Syaltut.

Knowledge of the munasabah is ijtihadi, meaning that knowledge of it is determined based on the ijtihad of the scholars. There are four ways to find out the munasabah, namely through text (al-ibrah), take a hint (al-isyarah), understand the subtlety of language (al-lathaif), and understanding the nature (al-Haqa'iq).

munasabah is very important in interpreting the Qur'an and encourage the sender more love of the al-qur’an.

B.    Kinds of Munasabah

Judging from the nature, munasabah divided into two, namely:

1.     Zahir Irtibath (real adjustment)

This occurs because the munasabah parts of the al-qur’an that one with another obvious and strong due to strong links sentences to each other. Rows of some verses that describe the material things sometimes, paragraph one form of the amplifier, the interpreter, connectors, explanatory, exclusion, or restriction by another passage. So that all paragraphs into a coherent whole and inseparable. For example, is the relationship between paragraphs 1 and 2 of Surah al-Isra ', which describes in-her-isra' Prophet Muhammad, and is followed by a description of Tarurat revelation to Moses. From the second paragraph it is clear that both provide information about the coming of prophets and apostles.

                  2.      Khafy Irtibath (rapprochement are not real)

This occurs because the munasabah between the parts of the al-qur’an there is no conformity, so it does not seem any relationship between them, even looked each verse stands alone, either because the paragraph linked to other verses as well as the one opposed to the other

In terms of material, munasabah divided into two, that is munasabah between surah and the munasabah between ayat. Munasabah between ayat al-Quran is a relationship between one verse with other verses.

Munasabah between surah is defined as a rapprochem  between the surah one to another.

C.     The Ways to Knowing About Munasabah

Although there is no necessity to find munasabah, but there are four steps that need to pay attention for enthusiasts munasabah (Anwar, 2008: 84)

1)       It should be noted discussion of a letter of interest is the object of the search.

2)       Nothing the description of the verses are consistent with the objectives discussed in the surah.

3)       Determine the level of these description, whether to do or not. After we understand the descrption verse, then we begin to determine the extent of these descrption that come to the conclusion that paragraph or this surah has or does not have a relationship with each other.

4)       In taking conclusion, should pay attention to the expression language expression should be true and not excessive.