The Commentary On The Quran Vol. 2 By Al-tabari

Author: Abu Ja'far Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari (839–923 CE).

Fasting (Sawm): Covers the initial revelation of the Ramadan mandate.

Al-Tabari, a polymath and one of the most influential Quranic commentators, authored this extensive tafsir (exegesis) to guide Muslims in comprehending the divine message. Written over a thousand years ago, his work remains pivotal in Islamic studies, reflecting a meticulous approach to interpretation. The second volume of his commentary covers several surahs (chapters) of the Quran, providing a detailed analysis that has shaped Islamic thought and jurisprudence. The Commentary On The Quran Vol. 2 By Al-tabari

Academic Goldmine: It serves as a primary source for historians, theologians, and linguists studying classical Arabic.

Original Title: Jamiʿ al-bayan ʿan taʾwil ay al-Qurʾan (The Clear Exposition of the Interpretation of the Verses of the Quran). Author: Abu Ja'far Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari (839–923

Al-Tabari's work is the definitive example of tafsir bi'l-ma'thur (interpretation through transmitted reports). His approach in Volume 2 and throughout the series includes:

Major Surahs: The Smoke (Ad-Dukhan), The Beneficent (Ar-Rahman), The Inevitable Occasion (Al-Waqi'ah), Iron (Al-Hadid), Sovereignty (Al-Mulk), and the final short chapters of the Quran (Al-Falaq, An-Nas). The Children of Israel and their covenant with God

• The Children of Israel and their covenant with God.
• The story of the golden calf.
• The changing of the Qibla (direction of prayer) from Jerusalem to Mecca.
• Early legal rulings on fasting, dietary laws, and retaliation (Qisas).

Isnad (Chains of Authority): He provides complete chains of narration for every report he cites, allowing scholars to verify the origin of each interpretation.