In this book, the author takes the reader on a wonderful journey through the gardens of the first surah in the 29th Juzz of the Qur’an.Ībout the Author: Dr. Surah Al-Mulk is a chapter of the Quran which would be recited every night by the Prophet (peace be upon him), in its midst are deep meanings which highlight the purpose of our creation, as well as entailing the message of Islam.
The beauty of the Qur’an is such that its miracles cannot truly be understood until one contemplates every verse of every surah this alone makes tafsir one of the most amazing sciences of Islam. It calls us to carefully scrutinise our relationship with our Lord: are we living according to the dictates of ‘none has the right to be worshipped save of Allah’ or not? This opening chapter, despite its brevity, calls man to fulfil the rights of Tawhid, the right that Allah has over us to worship Him Alone without any partnerĪ Summary of numerous Classical Commentaries of the Qur’anĪt-Tabari, al-Baghawi, Az-Zamakhshari, ibn Atityyah, Ibn Jawzi, Al-Qurtubi, Ibn Qayyim, Ibn Kathir, as-Suyuti, Alusi, ash-Shawkani, as-Sa’di, ash-Shaqiti and many Others The underlying theme, of al-Fatiha is one of contemplation and serenity pondering the Names and Attributes of Allah, pondering the creation, and acknowledging that He Alone deserves praise and Worship, that He Alone should be asked for help, that He Alone Should be feared and hoped in, that He Alone should be invoked, that there is indeed a Day of Judgment, and that guidance has come to us and we are required to follow it. It holds a central position in the daily Prayer hence the daily life of the Muslim. Some of the Salaf stated that when this chapter was revealed, Shaytãn l let out a great cry of lament. Light that was granted to Prophet Muhammad (S) which had not been granted to any other Prophet or Messenger before him indeed Surah al Fatiha is the greatest chapter of the Qur’an, its like is not found in the rest of the Book or in the previous scriptures. It is the most advanced work of its kind in the English language, and a necessary reference for all serious students of Islamic knowledge. The work is unique in that it presents classical material in a simple and modern style, while maintaning a hight academic level. After presenting a history of the English translation of the Qur’aan, along with a critical review of some translations, the author discusses and refutes common Orientalist polemic literature on the Qur’aan. This book also includes detailed discussions on modern Western scholarship of the Qur’aan. The work has a number of sections dedicated to explaining the traditional Muslim refutations of certain belief of the Ash’arees with regards to the Qur’aan. The book provides the English reader with a detailed analysis of classic Muslim scholarship regarding: the process on Inspiration (Wahy) the various means of classifying verses of the Qur’aan the history of the compilation of the Qur’aan the meaning of the seven ahruf and the ten qira’aat of the Qur’aan the miraculous nature of the Qur’aan the concept of abrogation in the Qur’aan the procedure and methodology of tafseer and many other topics. An introduction to the Sciences of the Qur’aan presents a detailed and thorough explanation of the sciences related to the history, understanding and implementation of the Qur’aan.