Volume 5 discusses Surat Al-An’am.
In the Shade of the Qur’an has been universally recognized as an outstanding contribution to Islamic thought and scholarship, to which students and scholars, as well as contemporary Islamic revivalist movements all over the world, owe a great deal. Now that it is available in English, it will continue to enlighten and inspire millions more. It will take its rightful place as an indispensable work of reference for a proper understanding of contemporary Islamic thinking.
In the Shade of the Qur’an, a monumental tafsir, is by far the largest and most profound work of Sayyid Qutb. And it’s an earnest, sincere and sober look at man's contemporary achievements and difficulties in the light of the message of the Qur'an.

The development of the disciplines and branches of knowledge which were related to the understanding of the Qur'an and arc considered necessary for this purpose - what is known as ulum al-Qur'an - began in the lifetime of the Prophet himself, peace and blessings be upon him. Numerous books have since been written on this subject, in most Muslim languages. However, until now there was no book in English language on this subject. The author has therefore rendered a great service by compiling the first English book,which fills a very serious and deeply-felt gap. An average English reader who has no access to an Arabic text like al-itqan had nothing to help him/her in understanding the Qur'an. This book is precise, brief, yet quite comprehensive. It deals with the traditional subjects such as meaning of revelation, history and transmission of the text, asbab al-nuzul, exegesis, etc. as well as issues of more recent origin, like recording of the Qur'an, orientalists' views, translations and others. The concluding chapter has valuable practical advice for reading and studying of the Holy Book of Islam.

One of the most influential books in the history of literature, recognized as the greatest literary masterpiece in Arabic, the Qur'an is the supreme authority and living source of all Islamic teaching, the sacred text that sets out the creed, rituals, ethics, and laws of Islam. Yet despite the growing interest in Islamic teachings and culture, there has never been a truly satisfactory English translation of the Qur'an, until now.

This superb new translation of the Qur'an is written in contemporary language that remains faithful to the meaning and spirit of the original, making the text crystal clear while retaining all of this great work's eloquence. The translation is accurate and completely free from the archaisms, incoherence, and alien structures that mar existing translations. Thus, for the first time, English-speaking readers will have a text of the Qur'an which is easy to use and comprehensible. Furthermore, the translator M.A.S. Abdel Haleem includes notes that explain geographical, historical, and personal allusions as well as an index in which Qur'anic material is arranged into topics for easy reference. His introduction traces the history of the Qur'an, examines its structure and stylistic features, and considers issues related to militancy, intolerance, and the subjection of women.

Clearly written and filled with helpful information and guidance, this brilliant translation of the Qur'an is the best available introduction to the faith of Muslims around the world.

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Features

• A major new translation of the supreme authority in Islam, published at a time of intense interest in the Islamic religion and the Muslim world.
• The translation is accurate, easy to read and free from the archaisms, incoherence, and alien structures that mar most existing translations.
• Includes features such as: dialogue addressed to the Prophet is identified to avoid confusion, paragraphing and punctuation have been added to assist meaning and sentence structure, and the beginning of each verse is marked in small superscript type in order not to interrupt the flow or distract the reader.
• The introduction offers a brief history of the revelation and compilation of the Qur'an, its structure and stylistic features, and considers issues of interpretation in relation to militancy, intolerance, and the subjection of women.
• Provides notes that explain geographical, historical, and personal allusions and cross-referencing within the Qur'an.
• Concludes with an index that arranges Qur'anic material into topics for easy reference.

Reviews
"One of the best [translations] to have appeared in recent times." --Muslim News "Accessible and compelling... a remarkable achievement." --New Statesman

Tafseer al-Jalalain is considered one of the most important books of tafseer of the Holy Quran. It was written by Jalal al-Deen al-Mahali (died in 1459 CE/864 AH) and his pupil Jalal al-Deen Al-Suyuti (died in 1505 CE/911 AH)—who were called Jalalain (the two Jalal’s). Tafseer al-Jalalain is considered the easiest tafseer to read because of its simple style and short length—one volume.

The Qur'an is the revelation of Allah's Own Words for the guidance of His creatures. Since the Qur'an is the primary source of Islamic teachings, the correct understanding for the Qur'an is necessary for every Muslim. The Tafsir of Ibn Kathir is the most renowned and accepted explanation of the Qur'an in the entire world. In it one finds the best presentation of Ahadith, history, and scholarly commentary.

The Holy Quran is the greatest thing that Allah has honored the Islamic nation with; it is a noble book which has falseness neither before it nor after it. The Islamic nation has always taken great care of the Quran. Ibn Katheer’s interpretation (may Allah grant him mercy) was the greatest and the most important book written in interpretation of the Holy Quran. Ibn Katheer was very proficient in the sciences of the Quran and the Sunnah, and he was very knowledgeable about the subjects that were being discussed. Therefore, his interpretation is the perfect combination of reporting the narrations and analyzing the issues. The Muslim ummah has benefited immensely from his work.

Al-Misbah al-Muneer is a one-volume summary of Ibn Katheer’s tafseer, to make it easy and accessible for every Muslim home to reach for the horizon.