Description
About Ma’ariful Qur’an
Ma’ariful Qur’an is a comprehensive Qur’anic commentary authored by Maulana Mufti Muhammad Shafi Usmani. This English edition presents the commentary across eight volumes, covering the complete Holy Qur’an from Surah Al-Fatihah through Surah An-Nas.
The work presents the original Arabic Qur’anic text together with English translation and extensive explanatory commentary. The sample pages show discussion not only of individual verses but also introductions, historical context, legal and scholarly issues, and explanations related to Qur’anic interpretation.
What the Set Contains
The complete collection consists of 8 volumes arranged sequentially across the Qur’an.
From the supplied books:
- Volume 1 begins with Surah Al-Fatihah and Surah Al-Baqarah.
- The subsequent volumes continue the commentary through the Qur’an.
- Volume 8 covers from Surah Muhammad through Surah An-Nas, completing the set.
The set therefore provides continuous commentary covering the entire Holy Qur’an.
Content & Approach
The supplied pages show that the work includes:
- Original Arabic Qur’anic text
- English translation
- Detailed verse-by-verse commentary
- Introductions to Surahs
- Background and context of revelation
- Explanatory and scholarly notes
- Discussions related to Qur’anic interpretation
- Relevant historical discussions
- Islamic legal and practical discussions where connected with the verses
The introductory material also covers subjects relating to the Qur’an itself, including revelation, preservation, Makki and Madani verses, recitation markings, stop signs and principles connected with Qur’anic commentary.
An Example from Volume 8
The supplied pages of Surah Muhammad and Surah Al-Fath demonstrate the format of the commentary. Arabic verses are followed by English translation and detailed commentary, with further discussions arising from the verses where necessary.
For example, the contents shown for Surah Muhammad include discussions relating to translation and commentary, prisoners of war, slavery, Jihad, kinship ties and other issues connected with the relevant passages.
This makes the work more than a straightforward translation: it is intended as a detailed commentary and study resource.
Suitable For
This set is particularly useful for:
Students of Qur’anic studies, English-speaking readers seeking a detailed tafsir, Islamic scholars and teachers, libraries, educational institutions, and readers who want to study Qur’anic verses together with their explanatory background and commentary.
Complete Set Only
This listing represents the complete 8-volume Ma’ariful Qur’an English set.
Volumes are not sold individually.
The customer will receive all 8 volumes together as one complete set.
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