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INTRODUCTION The need for a publication that can introduce Islam briefly, and at the same time give an overview of this religion has long been felt. This is an effort to meet with the need. However, this is far easily said than done, because Islam is not simply a set of creeds, customs and rituals, but a complete way of life that guides man in every field of thought and action and prepares him for a swift transition to the Hereafter. Accordingly, it neither neglects the needs, hopes and aspirations of this earthly existence, nor does it abandon man to the mundane world with a soul yearning for peace and tranquility. Therefore, to present Islam in a brief form, even if it be an overview, is just out of question. I endeavor to do it in three volumes, and this is the first of the series. This volume tries to answer the very basic questions that one unexposed to Islam would like to ask. Such answers had to be, of necessity, very brief. The reader is advised, therefore, to consult other works, some of which are listed at the end of this book. He may also contact one of the Islamic centers, also listed at the end, for further guidance. by Syed lqbal Zaheer

With the revival of interest in Islam in our times, the Qur'an is also being read increasingly, especially by the intellectuals: Muslims and non-Muslims alike. However, and although its message and central theme have been stated in unambiguous terms, its translation most of the times fails to impart the same meaning with the same effect. Additionally, the Qur'an deals with every subject of human concern and gives guidelines for application to life and society. This increases its scope widely, and requires on the part of the reader's knowledge of various disciplines for proper appreciation of its message.It is specially important to know how the Qur'an was understood by those who received it first: Prophet Muhammad (SAW), on whom be Allah's peace, and his immediate followers. Second in order of interest and importance would be to know how the scholars of Islam have understood it in every age. The present work spread across 4681 pages and 8 Volumes endeavours in the main to provide this information. However, it also presents useful notes, variant notes, variant opinions, anecdotes and legal points - from Quran commentaries old and new.TAFSIR AUTHORS/BOOKS CITED (QUOTED)The following is the list of authors/books cited/quoted.Al-Kabir: Al-Tafsir Al-Kabir, Tafsir notes of Imam ibn Taymiyyah(d.728 A.H) collected by Dr.'Abdul Rahman 'Umayrah.Alusi/Ruh: Ruh al Ma'ani Fi Tafsir Qur'an al Azim Wa al Sab' al Mathani by shihab al Din Sayyid Mahmood Alusi(d.1291 A.H)Ibn Jarir/Tabari: Jami' al Bayan Fi Tafsir al Qur'an by Ibn Jarir al-Tabari (d.310 A.H.).Ibn Kathir: Tafsir al Qur'an al Azim by 'Imad al Din Abul Fida Isma'il ibn 'Amr ibn Kathir (d.774 A.H.).Ibn Qayyim: Al-Tafsir Al-Qayyim, by Shamsuddin Muhammad b. Abi Bakr Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (d.751 A.H.) collected by Muhammad Uways Al-Nadwi.Ma'arif/Shafi': Ma'arif al Qur'an by Mufti Muhammad Shafi'Deobandi.Majid: Holy Qur'an Translation and commentary by Abdul Majid Daryabadi (English)Majidi: Holy Quran Translation and commentary by Abdul Majid Daryabadi (Urdu)Mawdudi/Tafhim: Tafhim al-Qur'an by Sayyid Abul A'la Mawdudi (d.1979 C.E.)Qurtubi: Al Jam'i Lil Ahkam al Qur'an by Abu 'Abdullah Muhammad ibn Ahmad al Ansari al Qurtubi (d.671 A.H.)Raghib: Mu'jam Mufradat al-Qur'an by al-Raghib al-Asfahani.Rawa'e: Rawa'e' al-Bayan Tafsir Ayat al-Ahkam by Muhammad 'Ali Sabuni.Razi: Tafsir al Fakhr al Razi by Muhammad al-Razi Fakhr al Din ibn Dia al Din 'Umar(d.604 A.H).Sabuni: Safwatu al Tafsir by Muhammad 'Ali Sabuni (may Allah length his life).Shabbir/'Uthmani: Al-Qur'an al-Karim, Commentary by Shabbir Ahmed 'Uthmani.Shanqiti: "Adwa' al-Bayan, Fi Idahi Al-Qur'an bi 'al-Qur'an" by Muhammad Al-Amin b.Muhammad Al-Mukhtar Al-Jakani Al-Shanqiti.Sayyid Qutb/Qutb/Zilal: Fi Zilal al-Qur'an by Sayyid Qutb(d.1386 A.H.)Shawkani: Al-Fath al-Qadir by Muhammad ibn 'Ali Shawkani(d.1255 A.H.)Thanwi/Bayan: Bayan al Qur'an by Ashraf 'Ali Thanwi(d.1361 A.H.)Yusuf Ali: The Glorious Koran, Meaning and Translation by Abdullah Yusuf Ali.Zamakhshari/Kashshaf: Haqa'iq al-Tanzil Wa 'Uyun al-Aqawil Fi Wujuh at-Ta'wil by Abu al-Qasim Jarallah Mahmood b.'Umar al-Zamakhshari(d.538 A.H.)Zarkashi: Al-Burhan Fi 'Ulum al-Qur'an by Badruddin Muhammad bin 'Abdullah al-Zarkashi.

Delve into the extraordinary life of a man whose impact on history remains unparalleled. In the pages of this concise biography, we journey through the remarkable 23 years that defined Muhammad's (saw) legacy, a legacy that continues to shape the lives of millions worldwide. His character and unwavering commitment transformed not only the course of history but also the customs, manners, and economic activities of diverse communities across the globe.Muhammad's (saw) influence, as you'll discover, transcends time and boundaries, with his every action and word echoing through the ages. Unlike other great figures in history, Muhammad's (saw) sway over humanity is ever-expanding. This profound influence is meticulously explored, revealing how even the smallest details of his life, from how he mounted an animal to his personal preferences, continue to be emulated by countless individuals worldwide.Crafting a comprehensive portrait of such a multifaceted figure is no easy feat, given the wealth of meticulously documented details about his life. Yet, this succinct account aims to provide a glimpse into the transformative journey he undertook, from the initial call to his ultimate triumph. Alongside this historical narrative, you'll gain insights into Muhammad's (saw) character, his profound sayings, moments of prayer, awe-inspiring miracles, and prescient predictions.

With the revival of interest in Islam in our times, the Qur'an is also being read increasingly, especially by the intellectuals: Muslims and non-Muslims alike. However, and although its message and central theme have been stated in unambiguous terms, its translation most of the times fails to impart the same meaning with the same effect. Additionally, the Qur'an deals with every subject of human concern and gives guidelines for application to life and society. This increases its scope widely, and requires on the part of the reader's knowledge of various disciplines for proper appreciation of its message.It is specially important to know how the Qur'an was understood by those who received it first: Prophet Muhammad (SAW), on whom be Allah's peace, and his immediate followers. Second in order of interest and importance would be to know how the scholars of Islam have understood it in every age. The present work spread across 4681 pages and 8 Volumes endeavours in the main to provide this information. However, it also presents useful notes, variant notes, variant opinions, anecdotes and legal points - from Quran commentaries old and new.TAFSIR AUTHORS/BOOKS CITED (QUOTED)The following is the list of authors/books cited/quoted.Al-Kabir: Al-Tafsir Al-Kabir, Tafsir notes of Imam ibn Taymiyyah(d.728 A.H) collected by Dr.'Abdul Rahman 'Umayrah.Alusi/Ruh: Ruh al Ma'ani Fi Tafsir Qur'an al Azim Wa al Sab' al Mathani by shihab al Din Sayyid Mahmood Alusi(d.1291 A.H)Ibn Jarir/Tabari: Jami' al Bayan Fi Tafsir al Qur'an by Ibn Jarir al-Tabari (d.310 A.H.).Ibn Kathir: Tafsir al Qur'an al Azim by 'Imad al Din Abul Fida Isma'il ibn 'Amr ibn Kathir (d.774 A.H.).Ibn Qayyim: Al-Tafsir Al-Qayyim, by Shamsuddin Muhammad b. Abi Bakr Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (d.751 A.H.) collected by Muhammad Uways Al-Nadwi.Ma'arif/Shafi': Ma'arif al Qur'an by Mufti Muhammad Shafi'Deobandi.Majid: Holy Qur'an Translation and commentary by Abdul Majid Daryabadi (English)Majidi: Holy Quran Translation and commentary by Abdul Majid Daryabadi (Urdu)Mawdudi/Tafhim: Tafhim al-Qur'an by Sayyid Abul A'la Mawdudi (d.1979 C.E.)Qurtubi: Al Jam'i Lil Ahkam al Qur'an by Abu 'Abdullah Muhammad ibn Ahmad al Ansari al Qurtubi (d.671 A.H.)Raghib: Mu'jam Mufradat al-Qur'an by al-Raghib al-Asfahani.Rawa'e: Rawa'e' al-Bayan Tafsir Ayat al-Ahkam by Muhammad 'Ali Sabuni.Razi: Tafsir al Fakhr al Razi by Muhammad al-Razi Fakhr al Din ibn Dia al Din 'Umar(d.604 A.H).Sabuni: Safwatu al Tafsir by Muhammad 'Ali Sabuni (may Allah length his life).Shabbir/'Uthmani: Al-Qur'an al-Karim, Commentary by Shabbir Ahmed 'Uthmani.Shanqiti: "Adwa' al-Bayan, Fi Idahi Al-Qur'an bi 'al-Qur'an" by Muhammad Al-Amin b.Muhammad Al-Mukhtar Al-Jakani Al-Shanqiti.Sayyid Qutb/Qutb/Zilal: Fi Zilal al-Qur'an by Sayyid Qutb(d.1386 A.H.)Shawkani: Al-Fath al-Qadir by Muhammad ibn 'Ali Shawkani(d.1255 A.H.)Thanwi/Bayan: Bayan al Qur'an by Ashraf 'Ali Thanwi(d.1361 A.H.)Yusuf Ali: The Glorious Koran, Meaning and Translation by Abdullah Yusuf Ali.Zamakhshari/Kashshaf: Haqa'iq al-Tanzil Wa 'Uyun al-Aqawil Fi Wujuh at-Ta'wil by Abu al-Qasim Jarallah Mahmood b.'Umar al-Zamakhshari(d.538 A.H.)Zarkashi: Al-Burhan Fi 'Ulum al-Qur'an by Badruddin Muhammad bin 'Abdullah al-Zarkashi.

With the revival of interest in Islam in our times, the Qur'an is also being read increasingly, especially by the intellectuals: Muslims and non-Muslims alike. However, and although its message and central theme have been stated in unambiguous terms, its translation most of the times fails to impart the same meaning with the same effect. Additionally, the Qur'an deals with every subject of human concern and gives guidelines for application to life and society. This increases its scope widely, and requires on the part of the reader's knowledge of various disciplines for proper appreciation of its message.It is specially important to know how the Qur'an was understood by those who received it first: Prophet Muhammad (SAW), on whom be Allah's peace, and his immediate followers. Second in order of interest and importance would be to know how the scholars of Islam have understood it in every age. The present work spread across 4681 pages and 8 Volumes endeavours in the main to provide this information. However, it also presents useful notes, variant notes, variant opinions, anecdotes and legal points - from Quran commentaries old and new.TAFSIR AUTHORS/BOOKS CITED (QUOTED)The following is the list of authors/books cited/quoted.Al-Kabir: Al-Tafsir Al-Kabir, Tafsir notes of Imam ibn Taymiyyah(d.728 A.H) collected by Dr.'Abdul Rahman 'Umayrah.Alusi/Ruh: Ruh al Ma'ani Fi Tafsir Qur'an al Azim Wa al Sab' al Mathani by shihab al Din Sayyid Mahmood Alusi(d.1291 A.H)Ibn Jarir/Tabari: Jami' al Bayan Fi Tafsir al Qur'an by Ibn Jarir al-Tabari (d.310 A.H.).Ibn Kathir: Tafsir al Qur'an al Azim by 'Imad al Din Abul Fida Isma'il ibn 'Amr ibn Kathir (d.774 A.H.).Ibn Qayyim: Al-Tafsir Al-Qayyim, by Shamsuddin Muhammad b. Abi Bakr Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (d.751 A.H.) collected by Muhammad Uways Al-Nadwi.Ma'arif/Shafi': Ma'arif al Qur'an by Mufti Muhammad Shafi'Deobandi.Majid: Holy Qur'an Translation and commentary by Abdul Majid Daryabadi (English)Majidi: Holy Quran Translation and commentary by Abdul Majid Daryabadi (Urdu)Mawdudi/Tafhim: Tafhim al-Qur'an by Sayyid Abul A'la Mawdudi (d.1979 C.E.)Qurtubi: Al Jam'i Lil Ahkam al Qur'an by Abu 'Abdullah Muhammad ibn Ahmad al Ansari al Qurtubi (d.671 A.H.)Raghib: Mu'jam Mufradat al-Qur'an by al-Raghib al-Asfahani.Rawa'e: Rawa'e' al-Bayan Tafsir Ayat al-Ahkam by Muhammad 'Ali Sabuni.Razi: Tafsir al Fakhr al Razi by Muhammad al-Razi Fakhr al Din ibn Dia al Din 'Umar(d.604 A.H).Sabuni: Safwatu al Tafsir by Muhammad 'Ali Sabuni (may Allah length his life).Shabbir/'Uthmani: Al-Qur'an al-Karim, Commentary by Shabbir Ahmed 'Uthmani.Shanqiti: "Adwa' al-Bayan, Fi Idahi Al-Qur'an bi 'al-Qur'an" by Muhammad Al-Amin b.Muhammad Al-Mukhtar Al-Jakani Al-Shanqiti.Sayyid Qutb/Qutb/Zilal: Fi Zilal al-Qur'an by Sayyid Qutb(d.1386 A.H.)Shawkani: Al-Fath al-Qadir by Muhammad ibn 'Ali Shawkani(d.1255 A.H.)Thanwi/Bayan: Bayan al Qur'an by Ashraf 'Ali Thanwi(d.1361 A.H.)Yusuf Ali: The Glorious Koran, Meaning and Translation by Abdullah Yusuf Ali.Zamakhshari/Kashshaf: Haqa'iq al-Tanzil Wa 'Uyun al-Aqawil Fi Wujuh at-Ta'wil by Abu al-Qasim Jarallah Mahmood b.'Umar al-Zamakhshari(d.538 A.H.)Zarkashi: Al-Burhan Fi 'Ulum al-Qur'an by Badruddin Muhammad bin 'Abdullah al-Zarkashi.

Ali Miyan was downright moralist and spiritualist. While to some modernistic scholars the past is the intellectual albatross that the Ummah sooner discarded the better for it, to Ali Miyan it is a legacy that must be made a subject of study. According to them, you look at the past to find out 'why' you are, and 'where' you are in your decline. To Abul Hasan Ali, you look at the past to find out 'how much' you had declined. To some, the Ummah needs a fresh agenda. Abul Hasan Ali envisaged the Ummah's journey into the future as a continuation of the past on the well-trodden path as taken by the Salaf, the Imams, the Mujaddidun, renowned scholars, and - not to forget - what is anathema to some: the Shuyukh and the great Sufis.

With the revival of interest in Islam in our times, the Qur'an is also being read increasingly, especially by the intellectuals: Muslims and non-Muslims alike. However, and although its message and central theme have been stated in unambiguous terms, its translation most of the times fails to impart the same meaning with the same effect. Additionally, the Qur'an deals with every subject of human concern and gives guidelines for application to life and society. This increases its scope widely, and requires on the part of the reader's knowledge of various disciplines for proper appreciation of its message.It is specially important to know how the Qur'an was understood by those who received it first: Prophet Muhammad (SAW), on whom be Allah's peace, and his immediate followers. Second in order of interest and importance would be to know how the scholars of Islam have understood it in every age. The present work spread across 4681 pages and 8 Volumes endeavours in the main to provide this information. However, it also presents useful notes, variant notes, variant opinions, anecdotes and legal points - from Quran commentaries old and new.TAFSIR AUTHORS/BOOKS CITED (QUOTED)The following is the list of authors/books cited/quoted.Al-Kabir: Al-Tafsir Al-Kabir, Tafsir notes of Imam ibn Taymiyyah(d.728 A.H) collected by Dr.'Abdul Rahman 'Umayrah.Alusi/Ruh: Ruh al Ma'ani Fi Tafsir Qur'an al Azim Wa al Sab' al Mathani by shihab al Din Sayyid Mahmood Alusi(d.1291 A.H)Ibn Jarir/Tabari: Jami' al Bayan Fi Tafsir al Qur'an by Ibn Jarir al-Tabari (d.310 A.H.).Ibn Kathir: Tafsir al Qur'an al Azim by 'Imad al Din Abul Fida Isma'il ibn 'Amr ibn Kathir (d.774 A.H.).Ibn Qayyim: Al-Tafsir Al-Qayyim, by Shamsuddin Muhammad b. Abi Bakr Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (d.751 A.H.) collected by Muhammad Uways Al-Nadwi.Ma'arif/Shafi': Ma'arif al Qur'an by Mufti Muhammad Shafi'Deobandi.Majid: Holy Qur'an Translation and commentary by Abdul Majid Daryabadi (English)Majidi: Holy Quran Translation and commentary by Abdul Majid Daryabadi (Urdu)Mawdudi/Tafhim: Tafhim al-Qur'an by Sayyid Abul A'la Mawdudi (d.1979 C.E.)Qurtubi: Al Jam'i Lil Ahkam al Qur'an by Abu 'Abdullah Muhammad ibn Ahmad al Ansari al Qurtubi (d.671 A.H.)Raghib: Mu'jam Mufradat al-Qur'an by al-Raghib al-Asfahani.Rawa'e: Rawa'e' al-Bayan Tafsir Ayat al-Ahkam by Muhammad 'Ali Sabuni.Razi: Tafsir al Fakhr al Razi by Muhammad al-Razi Fakhr al Din ibn Dia al Din 'Umar(d.604 A.H).Sabuni: Safwatu al Tafsir by Muhammad 'Ali Sabuni (may Allah length his life).Shabbir/'Uthmani: Al-Qur'an al-Karim, Commentary by Shabbir Ahmed 'Uthmani.Shanqiti: "Adwa' al-Bayan, Fi Idahi Al-Qur'an bi 'al-Qur'an" by Muhammad Al-Amin b.Muhammad Al-Mukhtar Al-Jakani Al-Shanqiti.Sayyid Qutb/Qutb/Zilal: Fi Zilal al-Qur'an by Sayyid Qutb(d.1386 A.H.)Shawkani: Al-Fath al-Qadir by Muhammad ibn 'Ali Shawkani(d.1255 A.H.)Thanwi/Bayan: Bayan al Qur'an by Ashraf 'Ali Thanwi(d.1361 A.H.)Yusuf Ali: The Glorious Koran, Meaning and Translation by Abdullah Yusuf Ali.Zamakhshari/Kashshaf: Haqa'iq al-Tanzil Wa 'Uyun al-Aqawil Fi Wujuh at-Ta'wil by Abu al-Qasim Jarallah Mahmood b.'Umar al-Zamakhshari(d.538 A.H.)Zarkashi: Al-Burhan Fi 'Ulum al-Qur'an by Badruddin Muhammad bin 'Abdullah al-Zarkashi.

With the revival of interest in Islam in our times, the Qur'an is also being read increasingly, especially by the intellectuals: Muslims and non-Muslims alike. However, and although its message and central theme have been stated in unambiguous terms, its translation most of the times fails to impart the same meaning with the same effect. Additionally, the Qur'an deals with every subject of human concern and gives guidelines for application to life and society. This increases its scope widely, and requires on the part of the reader's knowledge of various disciplines for proper appreciation of its message.It is specially important to know how the Qur'an was understood by those who received it first: Prophet Muhammad (SAW), on whom be Allah's peace, and his immediate followers. Second in order of interest and importance would be to know how the scholars of Islam have understood it in every age. The present work spread across 4681 pages and 8 Volumes endeavours in the main to provide this information. However, it also presents useful notes, variant notes, variant opinions, anecdotes and legal points - from Quran commentaries old and new.TAFSIR AUTHORS/BOOKS CITED (QUOTED)The following is the list of authors/books cited/quoted.Al-Kabir: Al-Tafsir Al-Kabir, Tafsir notes of Imam ibn Taymiyyah(d.728 A.H) collected by Dr.'Abdul Rahman 'Umayrah.Alusi/Ruh: Ruh al Ma'ani Fi Tafsir Qur'an al Azim Wa al Sab' al Mathani by shihab al Din Sayyid Mahmood Alusi(d.1291 A.H)Ibn Jarir/Tabari: Jami' al Bayan Fi Tafsir al Qur'an by Ibn Jarir al-Tabari (d.310 A.H.).Ibn Kathir: Tafsir al Qur'an al Azim by 'Imad al Din Abul Fida Isma'il ibn 'Amr ibn Kathir (d.774 A.H.).Ibn Qayyim: Al-Tafsir Al-Qayyim, by Shamsuddin Muhammad b. Abi Bakr Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (d.751 A.H.) collected by Muhammad Uways Al-Nadwi.Ma'arif/Shafi': Ma'arif al Qur'an by Mufti Muhammad Shafi'Deobandi.Majid: Holy Qur'an Translation and commentary by Abdul Majid Daryabadi (English)Majidi: Holy Quran Translation and commentary by Abdul Majid Daryabadi (Urdu)Mawdudi/Tafhim: Tafhim al-Qur'an by Sayyid Abul A'la Mawdudi (d.1979 C.E.)Qurtubi: Al Jam'i Lil Ahkam al Qur'an by Abu 'Abdullah Muhammad ibn Ahmad al Ansari al Qurtubi (d.671 A.H.)Raghib: Mu'jam Mufradat al-Qur'an by al-Raghib al-Asfahani.Rawa'e: Rawa'e' al-Bayan Tafsir Ayat al-Ahkam by Muhammad 'Ali Sabuni.Razi: Tafsir al Fakhr al Razi by Muhammad al-Razi Fakhr al Din ibn Dia al Din 'Umar(d.604 A.H).Sabuni: Safwatu al Tafsir by Muhammad 'Ali Sabuni (may Allah length his life).Shabbir/'Uthmani: Al-Qur'an al-Karim, Commentary by Shabbir Ahmed 'Uthmani.Shanqiti: "Adwa' al-Bayan, Fi Idahi Al-Qur'an bi 'al-Qur'an" by Muhammad Al-Amin b.Muhammad Al-Mukhtar Al-Jakani Al-Shanqiti.Sayyid Qutb/Qutb/Zilal: Fi Zilal al-Qur'an by Sayyid Qutb(d.1386 A.H.)Shawkani: Al-Fath al-Qadir by Muhammad ibn 'Ali Shawkani(d.1255 A.H.)Thanwi/Bayan: Bayan al Qur'an by Ashraf 'Ali Thanwi(d.1361 A.H.)Yusuf Ali: The Glorious Koran, Meaning and Translation by Abdullah Yusuf Ali.Zamakhshari/Kashshaf: Haqa'iq al-Tanzil Wa 'Uyun al-Aqawil Fi Wujuh at-Ta'wil by Abu al-Qasim Jarallah Mahmood b.'Umar al-Zamakhshari(d.538 A.H.)Zarkashi: Al-Burhan Fi 'Ulum al-Qur'an by Badruddin Muhammad bin 'Abdullah al-Zarkashi.

With the revival of interest in Islam in our times, the Qur'an is also being read increasingly, especially by the intellectuals: Muslims and non-Muslims alike. However, and although its message and central theme have been stated in unambiguous terms, its translation most of the times fails to impart the same meaning with the same effect. Additionally, the Qur'an deals with every subject of human concern and gives guidelines for application to life and society. This increases its scope widely, and requires on the part of the reader's knowledge of various disciplines for proper appreciation of its message.It is specially important to know how the Qur'an was understood by those who received it first: Prophet Muhammad (SAW), on whom be Allah's peace, and his immediate followers. Second in order of interest and importance would be to know how the scholars of Islam have understood it in every age. The present work spread across 4681 pages and 8 Volumes endeavours in the main to provide this information. However, it also presents useful notes, variant notes, variant opinions, anecdotes and legal points - from Quran commentaries old and new.TAFSIR AUTHORS/BOOKS CITED (QUOTED)The following is the list of authors/books cited/quoted.Al-Kabir: Al-Tafsir Al-Kabir, Tafsir notes of Imam ibn Taymiyyah(d.728 A.H) collected by Dr.'Abdul Rahman 'Umayrah.Alusi/Ruh: Ruh al Ma'ani Fi Tafsir Qur'an al Azim Wa al Sab' al Mathani by shihab al Din Sayyid Mahmood Alusi(d.1291 A.H)Ibn Jarir/Tabari: Jami' al Bayan Fi Tafsir al Qur'an by Ibn Jarir al-Tabari (d.310 A.H.).Ibn Kathir: Tafsir al Qur'an al Azim by 'Imad al Din Abul Fida Isma'il ibn 'Amr ibn Kathir (d.774 A.H.).Ibn Qayyim: Al-Tafsir Al-Qayyim, by Shamsuddin Muhammad b. Abi Bakr Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (d.751 A.H.) collected by Muhammad Uways Al-Nadwi.Ma'arif/Shafi': Ma'arif al Qur'an by Mufti Muhammad Shafi'Deobandi.Majid: Holy Qur'an Translation and commentary by Abdul Majid Daryabadi (English)Majidi: Holy Quran Translation and commentary by Abdul Majid Daryabadi (Urdu)Mawdudi/Tafhim: Tafhim al-Qur'an by Sayyid Abul A'la Mawdudi (d.1979 C.E.)Qurtubi: Al Jam'i Lil Ahkam al Qur'an by Abu 'Abdullah Muhammad ibn Ahmad al Ansari al Qurtubi (d.671 A.H.)Raghib: Mu'jam Mufradat al-Qur'an by al-Raghib al-Asfahani.Rawa'e: Rawa'e' al-Bayan Tafsir Ayat al-Ahkam by Muhammad 'Ali Sabuni.Razi: Tafsir al Fakhr al Razi by Muhammad al-Razi Fakhr al Din ibn Dia al Din 'Umar(d.604 A.H).Sabuni: Safwatu al Tafsir by Muhammad 'Ali Sabuni (may Allah length his life).Shabbir/'Uthmani: Al-Qur'an al-Karim, Commentary by Shabbir Ahmed 'Uthmani.Shanqiti: "Adwa' al-Bayan, Fi Idahi Al-Qur'an bi 'al-Qur'an" by Muhammad Al-Amin b.Muhammad Al-Mukhtar Al-Jakani Al-Shanqiti.Sayyid Qutb/Qutb/Zilal: Fi Zilal al-Qur'an by Sayyid Qutb(d.1386 A.H.)Shawkani: Al-Fath al-Qadir by Muhammad ibn 'Ali Shawkani(d.1255 A.H.)Thanwi/Bayan: Bayan al Qur'an by Ashraf 'Ali Thanwi(d.1361 A.H.)Yusuf Ali: The Glorious Koran, Meaning and Translation by Abdullah Yusuf Ali.Zamakhshari/Kashshaf: Haqa'iq al-Tanzil Wa 'Uyun al-Aqawil Fi Wujuh at-Ta'wil by Abu al-Qasim Jarallah Mahmood b.'Umar al-Zamakhshari(d.538 A.H.)Zarkashi: Al-Burhan Fi 'Ulum al-Qur'an by Badruddin Muhammad bin 'Abdullah al-Zarkashi.

This is not an abridgement of the Qur'an. Rather, a selection and an answer to a need.Quite a few non-Muslims wish to know what the Qur'an is about, but are not sure whether they should procure a copy. These passages should give them some idea of the central theme of the Qur'anic message: man's creation by God, sending of Prophets for guidance, end of the trial signified by universal rejection of God's message, destruction of the world, raising up of the dead, accounting and judgment.But we must hasten to add that this collection is an inadequate one. The Qur'an has much more to say on these very topics, not to speak of the other, equally important ones. For that the reader will have to read the Qur'an itself.Thus, the reader has in his hands, in sum, 411 verses, out of a total of over six thousand verses that the Qur'an is composed of.We have also added introductory notes for elucidation. Translation has been simplified, sometimes at the cost of precision, and words have been added in parenthesis where the Qur'an expects the reader's mind to supply them.To be sure, there are passages that might still puzzle the reader. There are several reasons. Firstly, the Qur'anic style is wholly unique. God's words are different from those of the humans. Secondly, it employs ellipticism extensively. Thirdly, it assumes the background knowledge (contained in the traditions of the Prophet). And, finally, any translation of the Qur'an would remain, by its very nature, inadequate. It is impossible to come anywhere near the original in its beauty, power of penetration, and the effect on the mind and soul.- Syed Iqbal ZaheerCONTENTSThe Opening The CowThe Family of ImranThe Night JourneyThe PilgrimageThe The PoetsThe AntThe ConfederatesThe EventThe RealityThe SplittingThe NightThe FigThe Violent ShakingThe TimeSincerity

With the revival of interest in Islam in our times, the Qur'an is also being read increasingly, especially by the intellectuals: Muslims and non-Muslims alike. However, and although its message and central theme have been stated in unambiguous terms, its translation most of the times fails to impart the same meaning with the same effect. Additionally, the Qur'an deals with every subject of human concern and gives guidelines for application to life and society. This increases its scope widely, and requires on the part of the reader's knowledge of various disciplines for proper appreciation of its message.It is specially important to know how the Qur'an was understood by those who received it first: Prophet Muhammad (SAW), on whom be Allah's peace, and his immediate followers. Second in order of interest and importance would be to know how the scholars of Islam have understood it in every age. The present work spread across 4681 pages and 8 Volumes endeavours in the main to provide this information. However, it also presents useful notes, variant notes, variant opinions, anecdotes and legal points - from Quran commentaries old and new.TAFSIR AUTHORS/BOOKS CITED (QUOTED)The following is the list of authors/books cited/quoted.Al-Kabir: Al-Tafsir Al-Kabir, Tafsir notes of Imam ibn Taymiyyah(d.728 A.H) collected by Dr.'Abdul Rahman 'Umayrah.Alusi/Ruh: Ruh al Ma'ani Fi Tafsir Qur'an al Azim Wa al Sab' al Mathani by shihab al Din Sayyid Mahmood Alusi(d.1291 A.H)Ibn Jarir/Tabari: Jami' al Bayan Fi Tafsir al Qur'an by Ibn Jarir al-Tabari (d.310 A.H.).Ibn Kathir: Tafsir al Qur'an al Azim by 'Imad al Din Abul Fida Isma'il ibn 'Amr ibn Kathir (d.774 A.H.).Ibn Qayyim: Al-Tafsir Al-Qayyim, by Shamsuddin Muhammad b. Abi Bakr Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (d.751 A.H.) collected by Muhammad Uways Al-Nadwi.Ma'arif/Shafi': Ma'arif al Qur'an by Mufti Muhammad Shafi'Deobandi.Majid: Holy Qur'an Translation and commentary by Abdul Majid Daryabadi (English)Majidi: Holy Quran Translation and commentary by Abdul Majid Daryabadi (Urdu)Mawdudi/Tafhim: Tafhim al-Qur'an by Sayyid Abul A'la Mawdudi (d.1979 C.E.)Qurtubi: Al Jam'i Lil Ahkam al Qur'an by Abu 'Abdullah Muhammad ibn Ahmad al Ansari al Qurtubi (d.671 A.H.)Raghib: Mu'jam Mufradat al-Qur'an by al-Raghib al-Asfahani.Rawa'e: Rawa'e' al-Bayan Tafsir Ayat al-Ahkam by Muhammad 'Ali Sabuni.Razi: Tafsir al Fakhr al Razi by Muhammad al-Razi Fakhr al Din ibn Dia al Din 'Umar(d.604 A.H).Sabuni: Safwatu al Tafsir by Muhammad 'Ali Sabuni (may Allah length his life).Shabbir/'Uthmani: Al-Qur'an al-Karim, Commentary by Shabbir Ahmed 'Uthmani.Shanqiti: "Adwa' al-Bayan, Fi Idahi Al-Qur'an bi 'al-Qur'an" by Muhammad Al-Amin b.Muhammad Al-Mukhtar Al-Jakani Al-Shanqiti.Sayyid Qutb/Qutb/Zilal: Fi Zilal al-Qur'an by Sayyid Qutb(d.1386 A.H.)Shawkani: Al-Fath al-Qadir by Muhammad ibn 'Ali Shawkani(d.1255 A.H.)Thanwi/Bayan: Bayan al Qur'an by Ashraf 'Ali Thanwi(d.1361 A.H.)Yusuf Ali: The Glorious Koran, Meaning and Translation by Abdullah Yusuf Ali.Zamakhshari/Kashshaf: Haqa'iq al-Tanzil Wa 'Uyun al-Aqawil Fi Wujuh at-Ta'wil by Abu al-Qasim Jarallah Mahmood b.'Umar al-Zamakhshari(d.538 A.H.)Zarkashi: Al-Burhan Fi 'Ulum al-Qur'an by Badruddin Muhammad bin 'Abdullah al-Zarkashi.

Islam is here to stay. When all doors were locked for its entry, it has now begun to grow from within. It grows now, magically, dramatically in the hearts of men and women in the east and the west. It wins people, old Muslims did'nt even think they could have taken their message to.For many of the new adherents entry into Islam proves to be a re-anactment of Makkan scenes: trials, tribulations, torture and migration. It is in those situations that the early converts are remembered. Their stories touch them in their hearts and inspire them with fortitude, persistence and even a sense of indifference to their suffering. Among the first converts to Islam, Bilal stands apart in many ways. This book is about that. As one of those destined to influence the world, until it will outrun itself, his life always will be read with interest. If Islam is here to stay, Bilal's memory is also here to stay.

With the revival of interest in Islam in our times, the Qur'an is also being read increasingly, especially by the intellectuals: Muslims and non-Muslims alike. However, and although its message and central theme have been stated in unambiguous terms, its translation most of the times fails to impart the same meaning with the same effect. Additionally, the Qur'an deals with every subject of human concern and gives guidelines for application to life and society. This increases its scope widely, and requires on the part of the reader's knowledge of various disciplines for proper appreciation of its message.It is specially important to know how the Qur'an was understood by those who received it first: Prophet Muhammad (SAW), on whom be Allah's peace, and his immediate followers. Second in order of interest and importance would be to know how the scholars of Islam have understood it in every age. The present work spread across 4681 pages and 8 Volumes endeavours in the main to provide this information. However, it also presents useful notes, variant notes, variant opinions, anecdotes and legal points - from Quran commentaries old and new.TAFSIR AUTHORS/BOOKS CITED (QUOTED)The following is the list of authors/books cited/quoted.Al-Kabir: Al-Tafsir Al-Kabir, Tafsir notes of Imam ibn Taymiyyah(d.728 A.H) collected by Dr.'Abdul Rahman 'Umayrah.Alusi/Ruh: Ruh al Ma'ani Fi Tafsir Qur'an al Azim Wa al Sab' al Mathani by shihab al Din Sayyid Mahmood Alusi(d.1291 A.H)Ibn Jarir/Tabari: Jami' al Bayan Fi Tafsir al Qur'an by Ibn Jarir al-Tabari (d.310 A.H.).Ibn Kathir: Tafsir al Qur'an al Azim by 'Imad al Din Abul Fida Isma'il ibn 'Amr ibn Kathir (d.774 A.H.).Ibn Qayyim: Al-Tafsir Al-Qayyim, by Shamsuddin Muhammad b. Abi Bakr Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (d.751 A.H.) collected by Muhammad Uways Al-Nadwi.Ma'arif/Shafi': Ma'arif al Qur'an by Mufti Muhammad Shafi'Deobandi.Majid: Holy Qur'an Translation and commentary by Abdul Majid Daryabadi (English)Majidi: Holy Quran Translation and commentary by Abdul Majid Daryabadi (Urdu)Mawdudi/Tafhim: Tafhim al-Qur'an by Sayyid Abul A'la Mawdudi (d.1979 C.E.)Qurtubi: Al Jam'i Lil Ahkam al Qur'an by Abu 'Abdullah Muhammad ibn Ahmad al Ansari al Qurtubi (d.671 A.H.)Raghib: Mu'jam Mufradat al-Qur'an by al-Raghib al-Asfahani.Rawa'e: Rawa'e' al-Bayan Tafsir Ayat al-Ahkam by Muhammad 'Ali Sabuni.Razi: Tafsir al Fakhr al Razi by Muhammad al-Razi Fakhr al Din ibn Dia al Din 'Umar(d.604 A.H).Sabuni: Safwatu al Tafsir by Muhammad 'Ali Sabuni (may Allah length his life).Shabbir/'Uthmani: Al-Qur'an al-Karim, Commentary by Shabbir Ahmed 'Uthmani.Shanqiti: "Adwa' al-Bayan, Fi Idahi Al-Qur'an bi 'al-Qur'an" by Muhammad Al-Amin b.Muhammad Al-Mukhtar Al-Jakani Al-Shanqiti.Sayyid Qutb/Qutb/Zilal: Fi Zilal al-Qur'an by Sayyid Qutb(d.1386 A.H.)Shawkani: Al-Fath al-Qadir by Muhammad ibn 'Ali Shawkani(d.1255 A.H.)Thanwi/Bayan: Bayan al Qur'an by Ashraf 'Ali Thanwi(d.1361 A.H.)Yusuf Ali: The Glorious Koran, Meaning and Translation by Abdullah Yusuf Ali.Zamakhshari/Kashshaf: Haqa'iq al-Tanzil Wa 'Uyun al-Aqawil Fi Wujuh at-Ta'wil by Abu al-Qasim Jarallah Mahmood b.'Umar al-Zamakhshari(d.538 A.H.)Zarkashi: Al-Burhan Fi 'Ulum al-Qur'an by Badruddin Muhammad bin 'Abdullah al-Zarkashi.

Abul Hasan Ali An-Nadwi: A Man of Hope Through a Century of Turmoil by Syed Iqbal Zaheer is a book that delves into the life and legacy of Ali Miyan, a moralist and spiritualist who believed in the importance of studying the past to understand the present and future of the Ummah. In a time when some scholars advocate for a fresh agenda. Abul Hasan Ali saw the Ummah's journey into the future as a continuation of the past, following the path of the Salaf, the Imams, the Mujaddidun, renowned scholars, and the great Sufis. This book is a tribute to a man who dedicated his life to the betterment of the Ummah and whose teachings continue to inspire hope and faith in a century of turmoil. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and future of the Ummah.