Selections from The Comprehensive Exposition of the Interpretation of the Verses of the Qur'an
The English translation of Volume 2 is primarily the work of Dr. John Cooper (late of Oxford University) and a team of editors under the Great Commentaries of the Holy Qur’an series (published by Oxford University Press in association with the Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought). The translation is unique because it attempts to preserve the isnad format in English, often using the passive voice ("It was reported to us that..."). This creates a formal, archaic tone that feels appropriate to the classical text. Marginal glosses provide page references to the original Arabic, allowing bilingual scholars to cross-reference easily.
offer deeper peer-reviewed analysis of his specific exegetical methods. specific theme
For any serious student of Islam, Quranic exegesis (Tafsir) is not merely an explanation of words; it is a journey through history, law, language, and spirituality. At the pinnacle of this scholarly tradition stands a single, monumental work: Jami' al-bayan 'an ta'wil ay al-Qur'an (The Comprehensive Exposition of the Interpretation of the Verses of the Qur'an), commonly known as Tafsir al-Tabari.
Explains the shift of the prayer direction from Jerusalem to Mecca.
Whether you are a university scholar, a seminary student, or a lay Muslim seeking depth, offers unique advantages.
Selections from The Comprehensive Exposition of the Interpretation of the Verses of the Qur'an
The English translation of Volume 2 is primarily the work of Dr. John Cooper (late of Oxford University) and a team of editors under the Great Commentaries of the Holy Qur’an series (published by Oxford University Press in association with the Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought). The translation is unique because it attempts to preserve the isnad format in English, often using the passive voice ("It was reported to us that..."). This creates a formal, archaic tone that feels appropriate to the classical text. Marginal glosses provide page references to the original Arabic, allowing bilingual scholars to cross-reference easily.
offer deeper peer-reviewed analysis of his specific exegetical methods. specific theme
For any serious student of Islam, Quranic exegesis (Tafsir) is not merely an explanation of words; it is a journey through history, law, language, and spirituality. At the pinnacle of this scholarly tradition stands a single, monumental work: Jami' al-bayan 'an ta'wil ay al-Qur'an (The Comprehensive Exposition of the Interpretation of the Verses of the Qur'an), commonly known as Tafsir al-Tabari.
Explains the shift of the prayer direction from Jerusalem to Mecca.
Whether you are a university scholar, a seminary student, or a lay Muslim seeking depth, offers unique advantages.