Tafsir Ibn Kathir Urdu (Tafseer Ibn Kaseer) – 6 Volume Set | تفسیر ابن کثیر

Tafsir Ibn Kathir in Urdu (تفسیر ابن کثیر اردو), also searched as Tafseer Ibn Kaseer Urdu, is Darussalam's complete 6-volume Urdu edition of the most widely read commentary on the Qur'an. 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 Qur'an by the Qur'an, then by authentic hadith, then by the sayings of the Companions and the Tabi'un. It is the Urdu translation of Al-Misbah Al-Munir, the checked and abridged edition of Tafsir Ibn Kathir. The set costs 312.80 SAR and is dispatched from Riyadh.

Also searched as: Tafseer Ibn Kaseer Urdu Darussalam, Ibn e Kathir tafsir Urdu, Tafsir Ibn Katheer Urdu, تفسیر ابن کثیر 6 جلد, Al-Misbah Al-Munir Urdu.

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Set Details

Title: Tafsir Ibn Kathir (Al-Misbah Al-Munir: Tahdhib wa Tahqiq), Urdu

Author: Imam Abul-Fida Imad ad-Din Hafiz Ibn Kathir (701–774 AH)

Urdu translation of the tafsir: Maulana Muhammad Khalid Saif

Urdu translation of the Qur'an: Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf and Maulana Muhammad Abdul Jabbar

Abridgement, takhrij, checking and review: Darussalam Research, Compilation and Translation Department

Publisher: Darussalam

Language: Urdu, with the Arabic text of the Qur'an

Volumes: 6 (Volume 1 runs from Surah Al-Fatihah to Surah Aal-e-Imran)

Pages: 4,606 in total

Size: 17x24 cm

Binding: Hardcover, green with gold decoration

Printing: Two colours, black and red

Why Tafseer Ibn Kaseer Is the Most Trusted Tafsir in Urdu

Imam Ibn Kathir's commentary is the best-known example of tafsir bil-ma'thur, explaining the Qur'an through 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 ﷺ, 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 a step further: the Arabic text it translates was checked by scholars who traced the narrations to their sources, removed weak and fabricated reports, and cut 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?

The cover of every volume carries the title Al-Misbah Al-Munir: Tahdhib wa Tahqiq Tafsir Ibn Kathir (المصباح المنیر تہذیب و تحقیق تفسیر ابن کثیر), meaning "the shining lamp: an abridged and checked Tafsir Ibn Kathir". The abridgement keeps Ibn Kathir's explanation of every verse, and removes repeated chains of narration, weak and fabricated reports and long side discussions. The same edition is the basis of Darussalam's English Tafsir Ibn Kathir, and Arabic readers can buy the original, Al-Misbah Al-Munir (Arabic).

Who Translated This Urdu Edition?

The front cover names the team behind the Urdu set. The tafsir was translated into Urdu by Maulana Muhammad Khalid Saif. The Urdu translation of the Qur'anic verses is by Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf, author of the well-known Urdu tafsir Ahsan-ul-Bayan, together with Maulana Muhammad Abdul Jabbar. The abridgement, referencing of hadith (takhrij), checking and final review were done by Darussalam's Research, Compilation and Translation Department.

How Each Page Is Laid Out

Qur'an text first

Each passage opens with the Arabic verses of the Qur'an, followed by their Urdu translation, so the original text is always in front of you before the commentary begins.

Ibn Kathir's explanation in Urdu

The commentary explains what the verses mean, how they link to the passages around them, and what they teach about belief, worship and conduct.

Hadith and references marked in red

The set is printed in two colours. Qur'anic verses, hadith and references stand out in red within the black Urdu text, which makes it easy to find the evidence for a point when you come back to a passage later.

Detailed contents in every volume

Each volume opens with a detailed contents list (فہرست) by topic and verse number, so you can go straight to the explanation of a particular passage.

What You Will Learn from This Tafsir

• The meaning of every verse, explained in clear Urdu from Surah Al-Fatihah to Surah An-Nas.

• The circumstances of revelation (shan-e-nuzool) where they are known, which often changes how a verse is understood.

• The stories of the prophets and earlier nations told in the Qur'an, explained from authentic sources.

• Rulings and lessons drawn from the verses on prayer, fasting, zakat, Hajj, marriage, trade and other areas of life.

About Imam Ibn Kathir

Imad ad-Din Abul-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.

Who This Urdu Tafsir Is For

• Urdu-speaking families in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf who want one trusted tafsir at home.

• Imams and teachers preparing dars-e-Qur'an and Friday khutbahs.

• Madrasah and university students studying tafsir in Urdu.

• Anyone who reads a translation of the Qur'an and now wants to understand the reasons, context and lessons behind each verse.

Other Editions and Related Books

English readers can choose Tafsir Ibn Kathir in English (10 volumes), translated from the same Al-Misbah Al-Munir edition, and Arabic readers can choose Al-Misbah Al-Munir (Arabic). For a shorter Urdu tafsir, see Tafsir Ahsan-ul-Bayan by Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf or the compact Tafsir Ahsanul Kalaam. To learn the Qur'an word by word in Urdu, see Maani ul Quran, and for a simple Urdu translation, Asaan Tarjuma Quran e Kareem. For hadith in Urdu, see Bulugh al-Maram (Urdu, 2 volumes), and for the seerah, Ar-Raheeq Al-Makhtoom (Urdu). Browse more in the Urdu Books and Translation & Tafseer collections.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the complete Tafsir Ibn Kathir in Urdu?

It covers the whole Qur'an, verse by verse, from Surah Al-Fatihah to Surah An-Nas, in 6 volumes. It is the Urdu translation of Al-Misbah Al-Munir, the 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.

Is Tafseer Ibn Kaseer the same as Tafsir Ibn Kathir?

Yes. Ibn Kaseer, Ibn Katheer and Ibn Kathir are different spellings of the same name. This is the same tafsir by Imam Ibn Kathir.

Who translated this Urdu edition?

The tafsir was translated by Maulana Muhammad Khalid Saif. The Qur'an translation is by Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf and Maulana Muhammad Abdul Jabbar, and the checking and review were done by Darussalam's Research, Compilation and Translation Department.

How many volumes and pages does the set have?

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

What is Al-Misbah Al-Munir?

It is the abridged and checked edition of Tafsir Ibn Kathir. The narrations were traced and checked, and weak reports, fabricated reports and Isra'iliyyat were removed. Darussalam's Urdu and English Tafsir Ibn Kathir are both translations of this edition.

Does it include the Arabic text of the Qur'an?

Yes. Each passage gives the Arabic verses with their Urdu translation, followed by Ibn Kathir's explanation in Urdu.

Is the set printed in colour?

It is printed in two colours. The Urdu text is in black, and verses, hadith and references are highlighted in red.

Is it available in English or Arabic?

Yes. Darussalam Store also carries Tafsir Ibn Kathir in English (10 volumes) and Al-Misbah Al-Munir in Arabic.

What is the price of Tafsir Ibn Kathir Urdu in Saudi Arabia?

The 6-volume set costs 312.80 SAR on Darussalam Store.

Do you deliver across Saudi Arabia?

Yes. Orders are dispatched from Riyadh to all regions of Saudi Arabia, and orders over 300 SAR qualify for free shipping, so this set ships free.