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Tabari's Qur'an Commentary, Comprehensive Exposition of the Interpretation of the Verses of the Qur'an, is one of the great monuments of classical Arabic and Islamic scholarship which, over a millennium, has been a fundamental reference work for scholars engaged in the tradition of Qur'anic exegesis. This two-volume translation focuses on thirty selected verses and Suras, or Chapters, associated with special merits and blessings and also includes Tabari's own introduction to the Comprehensive Exposition. Volume II contains: The Companies (39:53-55); The Smoke; The Beneficent; The Inevitable Occasion; Iron; The Gathering (59:18-24); Sovereignty; The Resurrection; The Most High; The Sun; The Night; The Earthquake; The Chargers; Rivalry; The Disbelievers; Aid; Sincerity; Daybreak; People.

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Author:   Abu Ja'far Muhammad b. Jarir al-Tabari ,  Scott C. Lucas
Publisher:   The Islamic Texts Society
Imprint:   The Islamic Texts Society
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 35.00cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.885kg
ISBN:  

9781911141266

ISBN 10:   1911141260
Pages:   584
Publication Date:   01 July 2017
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

AbbreviationsTranslator's IntroductionThe Smoke: Surat al-Dukhan (44:1–59)The Beneficent: Surat al-Rahman (55:1–78)The Inevitable Occasion: Surat al-Waqi'a (56:1–96)Iron: Surat al-Hadid (57:1–29)The Gathering: Surat al-Hashr (59:18–24)Sovereignty: Surat al-Mulk (67:1–30)The Resurrection: Surat al-Qiyama (75:1–40)The Most High: Surat al-A'la (87:1–19)The Sun: Surat al-Shams (91:1–15)The Night: Surat al-Layl (92:1–21)The Earthquake: Surat al-Zalzala (99:1–8)The Chargers: Surat al-'Adiyat (100:1–11)Rivalry: Surat al-Takathur (102:1–8)The Disbelievers: Surat al-Kafirun (109:1–6)Aid: Surat al-Nasr (110:1–3)Sincerity: Surat al-Ikhlas (112:1–4)Daybreak: Surat al-Falaq (113:1–5)People: Surat al-Nas (114:1–6)Appendix A: The Disconnected Letters (al-Muqatta'at)Appendix B: Tabari's TeachersAppendix C: Tabari's Qur'an InterpretersAppendix D: Tabari's PoetsAppendix E: References to Arabic Passages of Tafsir al-TabariBibliographyGeneral Index

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'Scott Lucas' abridged translation of al-Tabari's famous Quranic commentary strikes a perfect balance between eloquence and accuracy. This fine work will therefore be warmly received by anyone wishing to gain greater access to the inexhaustible treasuries of the Quran.' -- Mohammed Rustom, Assistant Editor of 'The Study Quran: A New Translation and Commentary'

Scott Lucas' abridged translation of al-Tabari's famous Quranic commentary strikes a perfect balance between eloquence and accuracy. This fine work will therefore be warmly received by anyone wishing to gain access to the inexhaustible treasures of the Quran. ---Mohammed Rustom, Assistant Professor of Islamic Studies at Carleton University and Assistant Editor of The Study Quran: A New Translation and Commentary .

Author Information

Abu Ja'far Muhammad b. Jarir al-Tabari (d. 310/923) is one of the most famous Muslim scholars of medieval Islamic civilization. He composed numerous books in Arabic in the fields of Islamic law, Qur'an commentary and history. The only two large books of his to survive are his History of Messengers and Kings and his Qur'anic commentary, The Comprehensive Exposition of the Interpretation of the Verses of the Qur'an.

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