list_tafsir_sources

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why list_tafsir_sources needs a policy

This tool retrieves and lists metadata about Tafsir commentary sources—authors, languages, and availability. It has no side effects, does not modify data, execute code, delete records, or move funds. It is purely informational, fitting the Read category with low severity due to zero blast radius if misused.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_tafsir_sources' and description 'List all available Tafsir (commentary) sources with their languages and authors' indicate a query/retrieval operation that enumerates available resources without modification, deletion, or execution of external…

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access list_tafsir_sources gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control list_tafsir_sources

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Quran MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for list_tafsir_sources:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "list_tafsir_sources": {}
  }
}

list_tafsir_sources is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about list_tafsir_sources

What does the list_tafsir_sources tool do? +

List all available Tafsir (commentary) sources with their languages and authors. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Quran MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_tafsir_sources? +

Register the Quran MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_tafsir_sources: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Quran MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_tafsir_sources? +

list_tafsir_sources is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit list_tafsir_sources? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_tafsir_sources rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block list_tafsir_sources completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_tafsir_sources. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides list_tafsir_sources? +

list_tafsir_sources is provided by the Quran MCP Server MCP server (prince77-7/quranmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Quran MCP Server tool call.

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