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Qur’anic topics and Commentary

• The Islamic Moral System: Commentary on Chapter 49 of the Qurʾan (al-Ḥujurāt)

  Shaykh Jaʿfar Subhānī drive.google.com

  Sūrat al-Ḥujurāt (The Apartments) thematically focuses on moral relationships of believers between each other and the nature of faith.

• Understanding the Uniqueness of the Quran

  Shahīd Murtaḍa Muṭahharī al-islam.org

  On the Qurʾan's special characteristics and tools for studying the Qurʾan

• The Qurʾan in Islam: Its Impact and Influence on the Life of Muslims

  Allāmah Muḥammad Ḥusayn Ṭabāṭabāʾī al-islam.org

  A useful introductory work for understanding the Qurʾan. It brings out the significance of the Qur’an for the life of Muslims, the features of the sacred Text which seems enigmatic, the inner and outer levels of meaning of the Text and the sciences of the Qur’anic exegesis. It also treats in a clear and direct manner the Shi’ite understanding of the Qur’an and the role of the Imams in its interpretation.

• Al-Asfa fi Tafsir al-Qur’an

  Mulla Muhsin Fayd Kashani islamic-college.ac.uk

  "al-Asfa unveils the timeless wisdom of the Qur’an through narrations from Prophet Muhammad and his family, coupled with insightful commentary. Comprehensive and accessible, this seminal work is replete with unique gems from the genre of Shi‘i exegetical hadith, presenting fresh perspectives on the interpretation of the Qur’an. Infused with elements of spirituality and mysticism, this scholarly endeavour retains its relevance and impact, serving as a tribute to the author’s erudition, spiritual depth, and commitment to the Prophet’s familial hadith heritage."

• A Commentary on The Chapter of 'Praise' – Tafsir Surah al-Hamd

  Imām Ruḥullah al-Musawī al-Khomeini al-islam.org

  "This text provides a thorough analysis of Sayyid Khomeini's interpretation of Surah Al-Fatiha.

  Part 1 is an exploration of the Surah from the book “Sirr As-Salat”, shedding light on the hidden dimensions of these sacred verses.

  Part 2 extends the examination with insights from the book "Disciplines of the Prayer," uncovering the mystical, philosophical, and jurisprudential elements of the Surah.

  Parts 3 and 4 comprise a compilation of speeches by Sayyid Khomeini, offering a deeper understanding of this revered Surah from various angles."