A Manual of the Principles and Subtleties of Qur’anic Tafsir
Translated by Tahir Mahmood Kiani
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Have you ever wondered why different scholars interpret the Qur’an in different ways? This concise manual by a leading scholar breaks down the different areas of Qur’anic interpretation, so that you can understand the rationale behind the commentaries that you read. This will open up a whole new level of understanding and appreciation for the many layers of meaning in the Holy Qur’an.
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Do you ever feel like you’re only scratching the surface when you read the Qur’an? Would you like to know how a commentator arrived at a particular explanation for a verse?
Most of us read the Qur’an, its translations and commentaries but we rarely understand how scholars arrive at those meanings and interpretations. This can make our relationship with the Qur’an feel incomplete.
Al-Fawz al-Kabir (The Great Victory), written by the eighteenth-century reformer Shah Waliyyullah ad-Dihlawi and translated by award-winning scholar Shaykh Tahir Mahmood Kiani, takes the complex science of Tafsir (interpretation) and makes it accessible for everyone.
Through reading this concise book, you will learn the basics of the five fundamental sciences of Qur’anic interpretation, from understanding the circumstances of revelation to the miraculous nature of the text itself. Once you have read this book, you will be able to enjoy reading the Qur’an, and various translations and commentaries, with deeper insight and understanding.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does hermeneutics mean?
Hermeneutics are the rules and principles of understanding a text. This book explains those rules in plain English.
Why is it called “The Great Victory”?
This refers to the “victory” over confusion and doubt in understanding the Qur’an. When you finally understand the logic of Allah’s Word, you gain an intellectual and spiritual confidence that is, in itself, a great victory
Who was Shah Waliyyullah ad-Dihlawi?
Born in eighteenth-century India, he was one of the most important scholars in Islamic history, and a known mujaddid (a reviver of the faith). He lived at a time when people felt disconnected from the Qur’an, so he dedicated his life to making Islam clear, logical, and accessible again. In all his writings, his emphasis was on the importance of re-connecting with Allah.
Why did he write this book specifically?
He noticed that many deviations were creeping into Qur’anic tafsir and he was troubled by this. Shah Waliyyullah wrote this treatise in Persian originally to simplify and purify the science of tafsir and to ensure that commentators of the Qur’an were approaching their work with the utmost care and attention required to bring the Word of Allah to the people.
Is this translation from the original Persian?
No, Shaykh Tahir has translated this into English from two Arabic translations.
Do I need to know Arabic to benefit from this?
No, this is a complete English translation for those who want to understand the science behind the meaning and context of the verses of the Qur’an.
Is this book too academic for me?
Al-Fawz al-Kabir was written specifically to clarify the principles of tafsir for the layman, and so you will find it clear to follow and easy to read.
How long of a read is this?
The 224 pages are divided into 4 parts with 2-6 short chapters in each part. It’s a remarkably concise book for the amount of material that it covers.
How is this relevant to me?
It helps you navigate the subtleties of the Qur’an, taking your Qur’an understanding to the next level, insha’Allah.
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