What is Considered the Completion of a Tractate
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Question
Is studying only the Mishnah and Gemara, even without Rashi, considered the completion of a tractate? If not, would studying the commentaries on the plain meaning of the Gemara from Metivta or ArtScroll be beneficial?
Answer
Shalom Rav
To be considered the completion of a tractate, one must understand what is being studied [at least a basic understanding].
There is no requirement for it to be with Rashi's commentary or any other commentary, the main thing is that the person understands.
Source
According to the instructions of the Gaon, Rabbi Ovadia Fried, shlita