Tafsir al-Qurtubi English Imam al-Qurtubi

Tafsir al-Qurtubi by Imam Abu Abdullah al-Qurtubi is a monumental and highly regarded classical exegesis, primarily known as The General Judgments of the Qur’an. Its unique focus is on deducing legal rulings and juristic injunctions (Fiqh) from the Qur’anic verses. While rooted in Malikite jurisprudence, it comprehensively presents and compares the views of all major schools of Islamic law. It also delves into the linguistic, grammatical, and stylistic aspects of the text, alongside narrating the asbab al-nuzul (reasons for revelation). Due to its encyclopedic nature and clarity in legal matters, it remains an indispensable resource for scholars and students of Islamic law and Qur’anic studies globally.