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Tafseer al-Quran al-Azeem, widely known as Tafseer Ibn Kathir, was written by the eminent Islamic scholar Ismail ibn Umar ibn Kathir (1301–1373 CE), a renowned historian, jurist, and mufassir (Qur’an commentator) from Syria. He is one of the most respected scholars in the Shafi'i school of thought, and his work remains one of the most reliable and authentic commentaries on the Holy Qur’an.
Ibn Kathir used a methodology based on the Qur’an explaining itself (Tafseer bil-Ma’thur), the authentic Ahadith of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), and statements from the Sahabah (companions) and Tabi’een (successors). This approach ensured that his tafseer was grounded in authentic Islamic sources, free from personal opinions and weak narrations.
His Tafseer al-Quran al-Azeem has become a foundational reference for students and scholars of Islam worldwide. It is widely accepted across different schools of thought due to its authentic narrations, clarity, and deep understanding of Qur’anic meanings.
Author: Ismail ibn Umar ibn Kathir (RA) (commonly known as Ibn Kathir).
Era: 1301–1373 CE (701–774 AH).
Renowned scholar in Hadith, Tafseer, and History.
His Tafseer relies on Qur’an, authentic Ahadith, Sahabah & Tabi’een opinions.
One of the most authoritative and widely studied Tafseer books.
Still used globally as a trusted reference for Qur’anic interpretation.
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