Book Overview
The scholars of the Ummah have created valuable works related to the subjects, meanings, commandments, and rulings of the Noble Quran, etc.
The best interpretations are those in which guidance has been taken from the Qur'an itself, from the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), the noble companions (may Allah be pleased with them), the eminent imams, and the righteous predecessors (may Allah have mercy upon them). Pure rationality and philosophical speculation.
- Tafsir Ibn Kathir exemplifies this superior methodology.
- In Tafsir Ibn Kathir, the verses are presented as Istishhad as if the Qur'anic verses were compiled in thematic order.
- In Ibn Kathir Quran Tafsir, the number of statements of the Prophet, peace be upon him, is 7629 and the number of sayings of the Salaf exceeds 5000.
To convey the benefits of this commentary to everyone, Darussalam, Al-Riyadh has summarized it and named it "Al-Musbah Al-Munir", and later translated it into Urdu and English.
Major Highlights:
Some special Characteristics of Al-Misbah al-Muneer fi Tahdhib Tafsir Ibn Kathir:
- Citation of verses, hadiths, statements, etc. below the tafsir text.
- Establishment of headings based on the content at the beginning of each volume.
- Introduction of personalities, places, and locations.
- Mention of sources and references.
- The use of colors (color scheme) enhances the style of the tafsir and makes it more appealing and modern.
About the Author:
Al-Hafiz Ibn Kathir is hailed as one of the most esteemed and reputable scholars in Islamic history. Rooted in religious enlightenment, having devoted the entirety of his life to scholarly pursuits, he has cemented his place in history as an acclaimed historian, seer, interpreter of the Quran, and an esteemed propagator of the Islamic faith.
