Tafsir al-Baghawi – Ma‘ālim al-Tanzīl (5-Volume Qur’an Commentary) تفسير البغوي المستى معالم التنزيل

Tafsir al-Baghawi – Ma‘ālim al-Tanzīl (5 Volumes) is a prestigious Arabic Qur’anic commentary published in a comprehensive multi-volume set that reflects the scholarly method of Imam Abū Muḥammad al-Ḥusayn ibn Masʿūd al-Baghawi (d. 516 AH), a renowned classical exegete and Shāfiʿī jurist. This tafsir stands out for its balanced approach between tafsīr bi-al-ma’thūr (interpretation based on transmitted reports) and measured scholarly explanation. It compiles a wealth of narrations from the Prophet ﷺ, his Companions, and the Tabi‘un, offering clear, authentic explanations of Qur’anic verses while avoiding weak narrations and speculative interpretations. The result is a reliable, respected resource that bridges early exegesis of al-Thalabī with al-Baghawi’s refined methodology, making it valuable for advanced students of Qur’anic sciences, scholars, and seekers of classical Islamic knowledge.

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Imam Abū Muḥammad al-Ḥusayn ibn Masʿūd al-Baghawi was a celebrated Sunni scholar of Qur’anic exegesis, hadith, and jurisprudence, known for his commitment to authentic transmitted reports and balanced interpretive approach. His Tafsir al-Baghawi (commonly titled Ma‘ālim al-Tanzīl) is a condensed yet thorough commentary that preserves the narrations of the early generations and presents the Qur’anic meanings with clarity, avoiding excessive polemics or unfounded interpretations.

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• Abi Muhammad Al Hussain