Readings in Tafsir (Historical)

Classical tafsir texts

Course•By Ibn Ashur

Surat Al-Baqarah: The Assured Translation

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Surat Ya-Sin: The Assured Translation

Explore the “Heart of the Quran” guided by the best of the Tafsir tradition, in an innovative format and teaching style. The magisterial commentary by Shaykh Muhammad al-Tahir Ibn ‘Ashur (d. 1973, Tunisia) has been distilled into a Quran translation together with notes on the language and lessons of the revelation. After an introductory video presenting Surat al-Fatihah, six videos provide essential insights on Surat Ya-Sin. Lessons will initially be released on a weekly basis (July-August 2024) and then will remain here for subscribers.

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Tafsir of Imam Razi: The Surah of Yusuf

Explore this most cherished surah and "the best storytelling" of the Quran through the master exegete Fakhr al-Din al-Razi (d. 606/1210). The teacher, Dr Sohaib Saeed, is the award-winning translator of Vol. 1 of The Great Exegesis and this course is a special preview of the formatting volumes.

Course•By Ibn Ashur