EVER SINCE its revelation 1400 years ago, the Qur’an has been a book of guidance and inspiration, a reference point, and a rich source of social and moral dynamism for hundreds of millions of people throughout the world who believe it to be the immutable word of God.
Hardly a generation passes without a fresh attempt to unravel the meanings of the Qur’an and gain deeper insight into its universal message within a contemporary perspective.
In the Shade of the Qur'an is more than 'just another' commentary; yet it is not too over-reaching or outlandish to be a completely new interpretation. It is an earnest, sincere and sober look at man's contemporary achievements and difficulties in the light of the message of the Qur'an. It is an effort to vigorously explore its rich wisdom, and expand its invaluable guidance for the benefit of an increasingly 'sophisticated', yet highly perplexed modern society.
The work, which is by far Sayyid Qutb's largest and most profound, spans the whole of the text of the Qur'an. It was written, and partly re-written, over a period of more than 15 years, most of which the author had spent in Egyptian prisons, during the 1950s and 1960s. In it is embedded Sayyid Qutb's insight, highly esteemed intellectual vigor, and his widely-acclaimed literary prowess.
In the Shade of the Qur’an, a monumental tafsir is by far the largest and most profound work of Sayyid Qutb, Vol. 9: Discussing Surahs-10-11 Yûnus – Hûd
In the Shade of the Qur’an, a monumental tafsir is by far the largest and most profound work of Sayyid Qutb, Vol. 10: Discussing Surahs-12-15 Yûsuf – Al-Hijr.
In the Shade of the Qur’an, a monumental tafsir is by far the largest and most profound work of Sayyid Qutb, Vol. 11: Discussing Surahs - 16-20: An-Nahl - Ta Ha
In the Shade of the Qur’an, a monumental tafsir is by far the largest and most profound work of Sayyid Qutb, Vol.12: Discussing Surahs- 21-25: Al-Anbiya’a - Al-Furqan
In the Shade of the Qur’an, a monumental tafsir is by far the largest and most profound work of Sayyid Qutb, Vol.13: Discussing Surahs-26-32: Al-Shur’aa - Al-Sajdah