TAFSIR AL – QURTUBI
This book is one of the greatest and most beautiful Qur’an interpretation books used by Muslims throughout the Muslim world. The author exerted maximum care and effort in his research, analysis, and derivation of Divine laws from the texts of the Noble Qur’an, displaying an extraordinary ability to understand the Book of Allah, deep knowledge about the fundamentals of Islamic sciences and their branches, and extensive knowledge of the language, literature, and poetry of the Arabs. All this is reflected throughout the pages of this great book in which the author compiled his knowledge for the benefit of others. Scientific indices included at the end of the book enhance readers’ comprehension of the text.

The reader who is acquainted with the interpretation of Imam Abi Abdullah Mohammad Bin Ahmad Al Qurtubi (died in H. 671) notices the professionalism and accuracy that this Imam had done in research and analysis and the devisal of juristic rules from the holy Qur´an. And he had a wide knowledge of the Arabs Language and Poetry.

Al-Qurtubi followed the following method:
Referred the sayings to those who said them, and the Hadith to those who classified them so that he adds the hadith to the Imam who directed it; Al-Qurtubi, also, neglected a lot of the interpreters’ stories and historians’ news except those which he couldn’t ignore to achieve the appropriate interpretation. Instead, he interprets the verses by using establishing issues that represent them. So the interpretation came in eleven volumes distributed in twenty one parts including a detailed table of contents.

In this profound work, At-Tabari primarily uses narratives of the Prophet (s), including narrations and commentaries of the Companions of the Prophet (s), most of them from Ibn Abbas, and the Followers of the Companions, mentioning their opinions with complete chains of transmission (sanad), as well as the opinions of the Arabic language linguists. He mentions the different types of recitations, the circumstances of when a revelation occurred, the abrogation of and abrogated verses, as well as the lexical meanings of words, and evidence from a lot of classical Arabic poetry.

It’s no secret that the science of Qur’an interpretation is among the noblest sciences and loftiest branches of knowledge. It is one of the three Islamic sciences enjoined on the Muslims by the Wise Law-Maker, who made learning it a communal obligation and seeking it a recommended sunnah. The Islamic nation has come a long way in accomplishing these missions throughout the ages and ever-changing circumstances. There were esteemed scholars who carried out these noble missions throughout the decades of centuries past. Among them was the great Imam Tabarani in the fields of hadeeth and Qur’an interpretation. We present to you a verification of the great Qur’an interpretation book by Imam Tabarani, Tafseer Al-Quran Al-Atheem (The Interpretation of the Great Qur’an), that includes an introduction to the Science of Qur’an Interpretation.

Tafsir Al-Manar was written by Sheikh Mohammad Rasheed Reda (1865 – 1935), may Allah (swt) have mercy upon him. He had died before he completed it. He reached Surat Yusuf verse 52 in interpretation, all compiled in twelve volume books.

The publishers have explained the strange words included in this precious interpretation, relying on dictionaries and by directing poetic evidence in the suitable place, as well as the Qur'anic verses and the prophetic hadeeth on the nine authentic books of hadeeth.

The author had already put many notes which represent recantations and explanations which the publisher kept in the footnote. The publisher put the word "author" in front of each note just to point out that these are his notes and not the publisher's.

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.

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

THE QUR'AN: BASIC TEACHINGS is an anthology of passages from the Qur'an selected and arranged in such a way that it may give a total view of the essential message of the Book, initiate the reader into its world-view and values, capture some flavor from its style, bring the reader's imagination into vivid contact with the vision of the Qur'anic model of man and society and bring him closer to God, the Lord of the Universe. An effort has been made to translate the meaning of the Qur'anic verses into contemporary English. The selections have been grouped under relevant headings showing how the Qur'an provides guidance for the multifarious facets of human life. More important headings include the Qur'anic view of itself, the story of creation, Tawhid (Oneness of God), Risala (Prophethood), Akhira (Life after Death), morality, norms of social behavior, structure of Islamic society, mutual rights and responsibilities of individual and state, economic system and the nature of the mission of the Islamic community. This new edition contains the text of the Qur'an side by side with the English translation. THE QUR'AN: BASIC TEACHINGS is a handy reference book for all, Muslims and non-Muslims, teachers and students, scholars and laymen alike. THE ISLAMIC FOUNDATION is an educational and research organization devoted to making Islam a living reality in our age. For this purpose, it aims to improve human communication and develop a better understanding of Islam among all people of the world, Muslim and non-Muslim, so as to galvanize man to the message and ideal of One God and the unity of mankind, as brought by all the Prophets of God throughout the ages, last of whom was the Prophet Muhammad (blessings of Allah and peace be on him). The Foundation has research units in Islamic Economics, Christian-Muslim Relations, Muslim Central Asia and Literature for Children. Its regular publications include Muslim World Review (quarterly), Index of Islamic Literature (quarterly), Central Asia Brief (monthly) and Encounters: Journal of Inter-Cultural Perspectives (bi-annually).

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.

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.