Top 10 Books on Tafseer ul Quran || Quranic Exegesis

Summary

This transcript highlights a range of influential Quranic exegeses, showcasing both classical and contemporary works. It includes notable contributions from scholars like Sayed Kab Shahid, Imam Jalal al-Din, Imam Tabari, and Imam Fakhr al-Din al-Razi. The focus is on providing clarity on Quranic interpretations, exploring key differences in Islamic schools of thought (e.g., Hanafi and Shafi'i), and discussing their impact on Muslim philosophy, law, and civilization. These works address both linguistic aspects of the Quran and juristic rulings, bridging traditional thought with modern understandings, with translations available in both Urdu and English.

Takeaways

• 📖 The script lists top 10 books on Quranic exegesis (Tafsir) in both Urdu and English.
• 🕌 'A Contemporary Exegesis of the Quran' by Sayed Kab Shahid focuses on countering Western liberal arguments and promotes the Muslim Brotherhood’s perspective on political Islam.
• ✍️ 'Jesus According to the Hanafi School of Jurisprudence' by Kazi Saani Patti explains differences between Hanafi and Shafi schools and is available in Urdu and English.
• 🗣️ Imam Jalal Yudi Dini's work interprets Quranic passages using reports from the Prophet, his companions, and followers, providing a reliable source for narrations.
• 📚 A Sunni scholar’s Tafsir based on Imam Tabari includes jurisprudential rulings and prophetic narrations, highly acclaimed in Sunni scholarship.
• 📘 Imam Rahani’s classical dictionary covers rare Arabic words in the Quran, widely regarded as the best reference for Quranic lexicography and grammar.
• 📝 Imam Zamakh Shari’s work, although authored by a Mu'ili scholar, is widely accepted by Sunnis, focusing on juristic injunctions, difficult words, and Quranic composition.
• 🏛️ Imam Tabari’s Tafsir is one of the earliest surviving exegeses, serving as a foundation for many later interpretations.
• 📖 Ali A Shafi’s Tafsir, based on the works of Imam Ragab, offers a concise analysis of Quranic grammar and is considered highly studied in Sunni literature.
• 🧠 Imam Fakhar UD Al-Rai combines reason with tradition in his philosophical and theological Tafsir, representing the Asarai school of thought.

Q & A

What is the main focus of 'Quran: A Contemporary Exegesis' by Sayed Kab Shahid?

The book primarily focuses on countering Western liberal arguments against Islamic values and civilization, and it promotes the Muslim Brotherhood's narrative of political Islam. It is available in Urdu and English.

Who wrote 'Jesus According to the Hanafi School of Jurisprudence' and what does it clarify?

The book was written by Kazi Saani Patti from the Indian subcontinent. It clarifies the differences between the Hanafi and Shafi schools of thought and is available in Urdu and English.

What is the significance of Imam Jalal Yudi Dini's exegesis?

Imam Jalal Yudi Dini's work explains Quranic passages using reports from the Prophet's companions and their followers. It is considered a good source for narrations related to the Quran and is available in Urdu and English.

Which Sunni scholar wrote a famous tafsir based on Imam Tabari’s exegesis, and what does it include?

A Sunni scholar named Imer wrote a famous tafsir based on Imam Tabari’s exegesis. It includes juristic rulings and narrations from the Prophet and is widely acclaimed by Sunni scholars, available in Urdu and English.

What is the contribution of Imam Rahani in Quranic studies?

Imam Rahani authored a classical dictionary on rare Arabic words in the Quran, widely regarded as one of the best works on Arabic lexicography and a primary source for understanding Quranic grammar and exegesis.

Who was Imam Zamak Shari and what is notable about his tafsir?

Imam Zamak Shari belonged to the Mu'ila school. His tafsir, though written by a Mu'ili scholar, is widely accepted and acclaimed by Sunni scholars for its insights into juristic injunctions, word meanings, and Quranic composition.

Why is Imam Abu Abdullah al-CBI’s work considered important?

Imam Abu Abdullah al-CBI, a Maliki scholar, is known for producing one of the best exegeses of the Quran. His work deduces juristic injunctions, explains difficult words, and discusses the elegance and composition of the Quran. It is available in Urdu and English.

What makes Imam Tabari's tafsir particularly significant in Sunni scholarship?

Imam Tabari’s tafsir is considered the earliest exegesis that survived in its original form. Most later interpretations are based on it, as the author collected multiple, sometimes conflicting sources, showcasing a comprehensive approach.

Which work is known for being the most concise analysis of Quranic grammar in Sunni literature?

The work by Ali A. Shafi, based on Kha of Zamri and Muatan by Imam Ragab Fahan, is regarded by some scholars as the most widely studied tafsir among tasers and provides the most concise analysis of Quranic grammar in Sunni literature.

What is the focus of Imam Fakhar UD Alrai’s tafsir?

Imam Fakhar UD Alrai, a theologian and philosopher of the Ash’ari school, focuses on combining reason with tradition in his tafsir. His work integrates philosophical reasoning with Islamic teachings.