Tafsir English

Tafsir written and translated in English by eminent scholars of Islam in pdf format for download

  • Lessons From Surah al-Yusuf-Yasir Qadhi
    • Lessons From Surah al-Yusuf-Yasir Qadhi

    • Lessons From Surah al-Yusuf-Yasir Qadhi

    • Dr. Yasir Qadhi's work, "Lessons From Surah al-Yusuf," masterfully unpacks the beautiful and emotionally resonant Quranic narrative of Prophet Yusuf (Joseph), transforming it from a mere story into a comprehensive guide for life. This book delves deep into themes of patience (sabr), trust in God (tawakkul), resisting temptation, family jealousy, and the profound manifestation of God's planning (Tadbir). Qadhi meticulously…
  • Al Quran The Ultimate Miracle-Ahmed Deedat
    • Al Quran The Ultimate Miracle-Ahmed Deedat

    • Al Quran The Ultimate Miracle-Ahmed Deedat

    • This concise but powerful work by the late Ahmed Deedat focuses on presenting the Holy Qur'an itself as the definitive and greatest miracle of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Deedat argues that unlike the sensory miracles of previous prophets, the Qur'an offers physical and examinable evidence of its Divine origin, inviting scrutiny from all angles. He challenges the reader…
  • The Three Shelters Tafseer Of The Three Quls Dr. Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips
    • The Three Shelters Tafseer Of The Three Quls Dr. Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips

    • The Three Shelters Tafseer Of The Three Quls Dr. Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips

    • "The Three Shelters" is a focused work by Dr. Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips that provides an in-depth English commentary on the final three Surahs of the Qur'an: Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq, and Surah An-Nas, collectively known as "The Three Quls." The book stresses the importance of seeking refuge in Allah through these chapters, which serve as a foundational concept in…
  • Tanwir al-Miqbas English Abdullah Ibn Abbas
  • Tafsir al-Jalalayn English Jalal ud-din al-Suyuti
    • Tafsir al-Jalalayn English Jalal ud-din al-Suyuti

    • Tafsir al-Jalalayn English Jalal ud-din al-Suyuti

    • Tafsir al-Jalalayn (The Commentary of the Two Jalals) is one of the most compact and widely read classical Sunni commentaries of the Qur'an. It was initiated by Imam Jalal ud-Din al-Mahalli (d. 864 AH), who completed the first half, and finalized by his student, the polymath Imam Jalal ud-Din as-Suyuti (d. 911 AH). The commentary is renowned for its extreme…
  • Tafsir ibn-Kathir English Safiur Rahman Al-Mubarakpuri
    • Tafsir ibn-Kathir English Safiur Rahman Al-Mubarakpuri

    • Tafsir ibn-Kathir English Safiur Rahman Al-Mubarakpuri

    • Tafsir Ibn Kathir is one of the most celebrated and accepted commentaries of the Qur'an throughout the Muslim world, renowned for its focus on Tafsir al-Ma'thur (interpretation based on transmitted texts). The version abridged and translated into English by Safiur Rahman Al-Mubarakpuri maintains the original's core methodology, which involves explaining the Qur'an by the Qur'an, followed by the Sunnah of…
  • In The Shade Of The Qur’an English Sayyid Qutb Shaheed
    • In The Shade Of The Qur’an English Sayyid Qutb Shaheed

    • In The Shade Of The Qur’an English Sayyid Qutb Shaheed

    • In The Shade of the Qur'an (Fi Zilal al-Qur'an) is the widely read English translation of the influential Arabic commentary by Sayyid Qutb (d. 1966). Written primarily during his imprisonment, this commentary is not a traditional academic work, but a profound spiritual and revolutionary interpretation. It focuses on the Qur'an as a living, dynamic guidance for political and social action,…
  • Ahsan al-Qasas English Sheikh Abdur Raheem
    • Ahsan al-Qasas English Sheikh Abdur Raheem

    • Ahsan al-Qasas English Sheikh Abdur Raheem

    • Ahsan al-Qasas (The Most Beautiful of Stories) is a detailed English commentary on Surah Yusuf (Chapter 12 of the Qur'an) authored by Shaykh Abdur Raheem. The book meticulously explores the rich, layered narrative of Prophet Yusuf (AS), his trials, and his eventual triumph, emphasizing the themes of love, longing, patience, and Divine providence. It provides deep spiritual and intellectual insights,…
  • The Spritual Cure English Abu Rumaysah
    • The Spritual Cure English Abu Rumaysah

    • The Spritual Cure English Abu Rumaysah

    • Surah al-Fatiha is the greatest chapter of the Quran, its like, is not found in the rest of the Book or in the previous scriptures. This commentary is a summary of numerous classical commentaries of the Quean, including books written by at-Tabari, as-Samaani, al-Baghawi. az-Zamakhshari, ibn Atiyyah, ibn al-Jawzi, ar-Razi, al-Qurtubi, Abu Hayyan, ibn al-Qayyim, ibn Kathir, al-Baydawi, ibn Adil, al-Baqai, as-Suyuti,…
  • Tafseer e-Majidi English Maulana Abdul Majid Daryaabadi
    • Tafseer e-Majidi English Maulana Abdul Majid Daryaabadi

    • Tafseer e-Majidi English Maulana Abdul Majid Daryaabadi

    • Tafseer-e-Majidi, initially penned in English (1933–1939) before its Urdu version, is a significant 20th-century Quranic commentary by Maulana Abdul Majid Daryabadi. Its defining feature is the comparative study it presents, offering a scholarly defense of the Quran against Christian and Jewish critics. Daryabadi, a former agnostic, systematically compares the Quran with the Torah and the Gospel, exposing historical distortions in…
  • The Tarjuman al-Quran English Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
    • The Tarjuman al-Quran English Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

    • The Tarjuman al-Quran English Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

    • The Tarjumān al-Qurʾān, authored by the visionary scholar Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, is not a typical verse-by-verse commentary but a magnificent work focusing on the fundamental philosophy and purpose of the Quran. Its unique feature is the stress on the doctrine of 'Wahdat-e-Dīn' (Unity of Religion), asserting that the core message of all divine faiths is the same. Azad's work…
  • Sharah Riyad us-Saliheen English Sheikh al-Uthaymeen
    • Sharah Riyad us-Saliheen English Sheikh al-Uthaymeen

    • Sharah Riyad us-Saliheen English Sheikh al-Uthaymeen

    • "Sharh Riyadh as-Salihin" is the comprehensive explanation of Imam An-Nawawi's famous hadith collection, Riyadh as-Salihin, delivered by the eminent contemporary scholar Shaykh Muhammad bin Salih al-Uthaymeen (d. 2001). This multi-volume commentary, derived from the Shaykh's insightful lessons, is highly valued for its clear, uncomplicated, and analytical style. He thoroughly explains the meaning of the hadith, extracts legal rulings (Ahkam), elucidates…