The Commentary On The Quran Vol. 2 By Al-tabari
Diving into the Deep End: A Look at Al-Tabari’s Commentary on the Quran, Vol. 2
English translation and selection
In the widely used modern published by the Islamic Texts Society , Volume 2 focuses on a specific set of surahs (chapters) and verses chosen for their special merits and blessings.
Volume 2 of Al-Tabari's commentary encompasses several crucial surahs, including Al-Baqarah (The Cow), Al Imran (The Family of Imran), and An-Nisa (The Women), among others. In his analysis: The Commentary On The Quran Vol. 2 By Al-tabari
The English translation of Volume 2 is primarily the work of Dr. John Cooper (late of Oxford University) and a team of editors under the Great Commentaries of the Holy Qur’an series (published by Oxford University Press in association with the Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought). The translation is unique because it attempts to preserve the isnad format in English, often using the passive voice ("It was reported to us that..."). This creates a formal, archaic tone that feels appropriate to the classical text. Marginal glosses provide page references to the original Arabic, allowing bilingual scholars to cross-reference easily. Diving into the Deep End: A Look at
- Title: The Commentary on the Qur'an (Jami' al-bayan 'an ta'wil al-Qur'an), Vol. 2
- Author: Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari (d. 310 AH / 923 CE)
- Translator/Editor (English edition): (specify edition you're using; many modern readers use the translation by J. Cooper or by M. H. M. al-Tabari in various series)
Tafsir al-Tabari is considered a foundational text for almost all later Quranic commentaries, including those by Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi. Volume 2 is particularly popular in its selected English version as it highlights some of the most recited and spiritually significant portions of the Quran with scholarly depth. Title: The Commentary on the Qur'an (Jami' al-bayan