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Al-Asfa fi Tafsir al-Qur’an

Name: Al-Asfa fi Tafsir al-Qur’an
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Unlock the depths of the Qur’an through this lucid translation of al-Asfa fi Tafsir al-Qur’an. Written by a renowned 17^th-century Shi‘i scholar, 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.

Mulla Muhsin Fayd Kashani was born in 1598 in Kashan, Iran. With an exceptional aptitude for scholarship, Kashani soon rose to become one of the most prominent Islamic scholars in the Safavid era, parallel to his father-in-law, the celebrated philosopher Mulla Sadra. His scholarly pursuits spanned a wide array of disciplines, including jurisprudence, theology, Qur’an and hadith commentary, philosophy, and mysticism. Kashani’s deep insights into the spiritual aspects of Islamic teachings and practices continue to inspire generations long after his passing in 1680.

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Al-Asfā fī Tafsīr al-Qur’ān

Unlock the depths of the Qur’ān through this lucid translation of al-Asfā fī Tafsīr al-Qur’ān. Authored by a renowned seventeenth-century Shī‘ī scholar, al-Asfā unveils the timeless wisdom of the Qur’ān through narrations from the Prophet Muhammad and his Ahl al-Bayt, coupled with insightful commentary. Comprehensive and accessible, this seminal work is replete with unique gems from the genre of Shī‘ī exegetical hadīth, presenting fresh perspectives on the interpretation of the Scripture. Infused with elements of spirituality and mysticism, this scholarly endeavour remains profoundly relevant, serving as a tribute to the author’s erudition and his commitment to the Prophet’s familial hadīth heritage.

Mulla Muhsin Fayd Kashani was born in seventeen century in Kāshān, Iran. Possessing an exceptional aptitude for scholarship, Kashani rose to become one of the most prominent Islamic scholars of the Safavid era, standing as a contemporary and peer to his father-in-law, the celebrated philosopher Mullā Sadrā. His scholarly pursuits spanned a wide array of disciplines, including jurisprudence (fiqh), theology (kalām), Qur’ān and hadīth commentary, philosophy (falsafah), and mysticism (tasawwuf). Kashani’s deep insights into the spiritual dimensions of Islamic teachings continue to inspire generations long after his passing in 1680.

Preview: Al-Asfa: A 17th-Century Shi‘i Exegesis of the Qur’an – Google Books

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