Tafsir Ibn-e-Kathir (6 Vol Set) - Urdu | تفسیر ابن کثیر 6 جلد

Tafsir Ibn-e-Kathir in Urdu (تفسیر ابن کثیر اردو) is Darussalam's complete 6-volume Urdu edition of the most widely read commentary on the Quran. Across 4,606 pages it explains every verse from Surah Al-Fatihah to Surah An-Nas, following Imam Ibn Kathir's method of explaining the Quran by the Quran, then by authentic hadith, then by the sayings of the Companions and the Tabi'un. This is the Urdu translation of Al-Misbah Al-Munir, the checked and abridged Tafsir Ibn Kathir, so the narrations you read have been sifted for authenticity. For anyone searching for Tafseer Ibn Kaseer in Urdu from Darussalam, this is the complete set.

Why Tafseer Ibn Kaseer is the most trusted tafsir in Urdu

Imam Ibn Kathir's commentary is known as the leading example of tafsir bil-mathur, explanation of the Quran based on transmitted evidence rather than personal opinion. When he explains a verse, he first brings other verses that clarify it, then the hadith of the Prophet (peace be upon him), then the explanations of the Companions and the generation after them. Only after that does he turn to the Arabic language and the views of later scholars.

Many older tafsir works absorbed large amounts of Isra'iliyyat, stories taken from the People of the Book. Ibn Kathir used them far less than most, and warned readers about their weight when he did. This Darussalam edition goes one step further, because the Arabic text it translates had already been checked by a team of scholars who removed weak and fabricated narrations and the remaining Isra'iliyyat. For Urdu readers who want Ibn Kathir's tafsir with confidence in what they are reading, that makes this set the natural choice.

What is Al-Misbah Al-Munir?

Al-Misbah Al-Munir fi Tahdhib Tafsir Ibn Kathir (المصباح المنیر تہذیب وتحقیق تفسیر ابن کثیر) is the Arabic abridgement of Tafsir Ibn Kathir prepared by Darussalam's scholars under the supervision of Shaykh Safiur Rahman Mubarakpuri, author of Ar-Raheeq Al-Makhtum. The abridgement keeps Ibn Kathir's explanation of every verse but removes repeated chains, weak and fabricated reports and lengthy side discussions. Darussalam has translated this edition into Urdu (this set) and English, and also sells the Arabic original, Al-Misbah Al-Munir (Arabic).

What you will find in each volume

Arabic text and Urdu translation

Each passage begins with the Arabic verses of the Quran and their Urdu translation, so the reader always has the original text in front of them.

Ibn Kathir's explanation in Urdu

The commentary then explains the meaning of the verses, how they connect to what comes before and after, and what they teach about belief, worship and conduct.

Authentic hadith and sayings of the Companions

Supporting hadith from collections such as Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, and reports from the Companions and Tabi'un, are given where they explain a verse.

Stories of the prophets and circumstances of revelation

The tafsir explains the stories of the earlier prophets told in the Quran and, where known, the events that led to a verse being revealed.

Rulings and lessons

Verses on prayer, fasting, zakat, Hajj, marriage, trade and other areas of fiqh are explained with the rulings scholars have drawn from them.

About Imam Ibn Kathir

Imad ad-Din Abu al-Fida Ismail ibn Umar ibn Kathir (701-774 AH, about 1300-1373 CE) was born near Busra in Syria and spent his life teaching in Damascus. He studied under Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah and the hadith master al-Mizzi, and wrote in tafsir, hadith, history and fiqh. His other major work, Al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah, is still the standard classical history of Islam.

Tafsir Ibn-e-Kathir Urdu: set details

Who this Urdu tafsir is for

This set is for Urdu-speaking Muslims who want to understand the Quran properly rather than read the translation alone: families building a home library, students of madrasahs and Islamic universities, imams and teachers preparing dars-e-Quran, and anyone living in Saudi Arabia or the Gulf who prefers to study in Urdu. It sits well on the shelf beside a good Urdu translation of the Quran such as Asaan Tarjuma Quran e Kareem.

Other Urdu tafsir and related books

• For a shorter single-volume Urdu tafsir, see Tafsir Ahsan-ul-Bayan by Hafiz Salah-ud-Din Yousaf, or the compact Tafsir Ahsanul Kalaam (pocket size).
• English readers can choose Tafsir Ibn Kathir in English (10 volumes), translated from the same Al-Misbah Al-Munir edition.
• Arabic readers can choose Al-Misbah Al-Munir (Arabic).
• For hadith in Urdu, see Bulugh al-Maram (Urdu, 2 volumes); for the seerah, see Ar Raheeq Al Makhtoom (Urdu).

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Tafsir Ibn Kathir Urdu: frequently asked questions

Is this the complete Tafsir Ibn Kathir in Urdu?

It covers the whole Quran, verse by verse, from Surah Al-Fatihah to Surah An-Nas. It is the Urdu translation of Al-Misbah Al-Munir, the carefully checked abridgement of Tafsir Ibn Kathir, so weak and fabricated narrations and Isra'iliyyat have been removed while Ibn Kathir's explanation of every verse remains.

How many volumes and pages does this Urdu set have?

Six hardcover volumes with 4,606 pages in total, printed in two colors at 17x24 cm.

What is Al-Misbah Al-Munir?

Al-Misbah Al-Munir fi Tahdhib Tafsir Ibn Kathir is the Arabic abridgement of Tafsir Ibn Kathir prepared by a team of scholars under the supervision of Shaykh Safiur Rahman Mubarakpuri. They checked the narrations in the original and removed weak reports, fabricated reports and Isra'iliyyat. Darussalam's Urdu and English Tafsir Ibn Kathir are both translations of this edition.

Does it include the Arabic text of the Quran?

Yes. The Arabic verses are printed with the Urdu translation and then Ibn Kathir's explanation in Urdu, so you can follow the Quran text and the tafsir together.

Who was Imam Ibn Kathir?

Imad ad-Din Ismail ibn Kathir (701-774 AH) was a scholar of Damascus and a student of Ibn Taymiyyah and al-Mizzi. Besides his tafsir, he wrote Al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah, the famous history of Islam.

Is Tafsir Ibn Kathir available in other languages?

Yes. Darussalam Store also carries the 10-volume Tafsir Ibn Kathir in English and Al-Misbah Al-Munir in Arabic.

Is this tafsir suitable for home reading?

Yes. The Urdu is clear and each passage starts with the meaning of the verse before the supporting hadith and sayings of the Companions, so it works for daily reading at home as well as for study circles, madrasahs and imams preparing dars.