Tafseer-e-Siddiqui
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The Tafseer-e-Siddiqui is a six-volume Sunni Islam
Tafsir
of the Qur'an
by Bahr-Ul-Uloom Hazrat Moulana Maulvi Muhammad Abdul Qadeer Siddiqi Qadri Hasrat
, who was a renowned Islamic theologian, Qur'anic exegete, poet, and a celebrated sufi of Southern India. Born in the city of Hyderabad, Siddiqui
was the first dean
of the faculty of Theology
of the newly established Osmania University
, built by the Nizam VII Osman Ali Khan of the State of Hyderabad. Due to his esteemed knowledge of Islamic Sciences, Siddiqui was always referred to by his peers and followers as Bahr Ul Uloom (ocean of knowledge).
Tafsir is the Arabic word for exegesis
or commentary, usually of the Qur'an. It does not include esoteric or mystical interpretations, which are covered by the related word Ta'wīl. An author of tafsir is a mufassir .
Muhammad Abdul Qadeer Siddiqi Qadri started writing the Tafsir after he retired, which was published in the magazine Al-Qadeer named after him, it was printed under the title Dars-ul-Qur'an. When completed, it was printed under the title "Tafseer-e-Siddiqui".
In addition to this completed tafsir, he also compiled separate commentaries focused on the first chapter of the Qur'an "Surat al-Fatihah" titled "Tafsir-e-surat al-Fatihah" as well as the 30th part of the Qur'an Juz' al-'Amm, which was titled as Tafsir-e-Latifi. In this he addressed the womenfolk during the explanation of different verses
and hence the word "Latifi" appears in the title.
The Tafsir is a part of the curriculum of many Indian and Pakistani colleges and is widely appreciated since as a professor of Arabic and Theology, he attempted to interpret the Qur'anic Arabic in Urdu
as well to as address some critical current issues.
The Tafsir comprises six volumes
Sunni Islam
Sunni Islam is the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims are referred to in Arabic as ʾAhl ūs-Sunnah wa āl-Ǧamāʿah or ʾAhl ūs-Sunnah for short; in English, they are known as Sunni Muslims, Sunnis or Sunnites....
Tafsir
Tafsir
Tafseer is the Arabic word for exegesis or commentary, usually of the Qur'an. Ta'wīl is a subset of tafsir and refers to esoteric or mystical interpretation. An author of tafsir is a mufassir .- Etymology :...
of the Qur'an
Qur'an
The Quran , also transliterated Qur'an, Koran, Alcoran, Qur’ān, Coran, Kuran, and al-Qur’ān, is the central religious text of Islam, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God . It is regarded widely as the finest piece of literature in the Arabic language...
by Bahr-Ul-Uloom Hazrat Moulana Maulvi Muhammad Abdul Qadeer Siddiqi Qadri Hasrat
Hasrat
Hasrat is a popular pen name for Urdu poets in India and Pakistan. It is an Urdu word meaning "unfulfilled wish", which is derived from the Arabic word "Hasrah". One reason this word is favored by Urdu poets is that it has melancholy undertones. Notable Urdu poets that use this pen name include:...
, who was a renowned Islamic theologian, Qur'anic exegete, poet, and a celebrated sufi of Southern India. Born in the city of Hyderabad, Siddiqui
Siddiqui
Siddiqui, is a Muslim family name, found in the South Asia and the Middle East. Shaikh is an additional title used occasionally by Siddiqui/Siddique to signify their Arab heritage...
was the first dean
Dean (education)
In academic administration, a dean is a person with significant authority over a specific academic unit, or over a specific area of concern, or both...
of the faculty of Theology
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
of the newly established Osmania University
Osmania University
Osmania University , , since 1918, is a public university located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. It was established and named after the last Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan. It is one of the oldest modern universities in India. It is the first Indian University to have Urdu and...
, built by the Nizam VII Osman Ali Khan of the State of Hyderabad. Due to his esteemed knowledge of Islamic Sciences, Siddiqui was always referred to by his peers and followers as Bahr Ul Uloom (ocean of knowledge).
Exegesis
Exegesis is a critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious text. Traditionally the term was used primarily for exegesis of the Bible; however, in contemporary usage it has broadened to mean a critical explanation of any text, and the term "Biblical exegesis" is used...
or commentary, usually of the Qur'an. It does not include esoteric or mystical interpretations, which are covered by the related word Ta'wīl. An author of tafsir is a mufassir .
Muhammad Abdul Qadeer Siddiqi Qadri started writing the Tafsir after he retired, which was published in the magazine Al-Qadeer named after him, it was printed under the title Dars-ul-Qur'an. When completed, it was printed under the title "Tafseer-e-Siddiqui".
In addition to this completed tafsir, he also compiled separate commentaries focused on the first chapter of the Qur'an "Surat al-Fatihah" titled "Tafsir-e-surat al-Fatihah" as well as the 30th part of the Qur'an Juz' al-'Amm, which was titled as Tafsir-e-Latifi. In this he addressed the womenfolk during the explanation of different verses
Ayah
Ayah or Aayah is the Arabic word for sign or proof:"These are the Ayat of Allah, which We recite to you with truth...
and hence the word "Latifi" appears in the title.
The Tafsir is a part of the curriculum of many Indian and Pakistani colleges and is widely appreciated since as a professor of Arabic and Theology, he attempted to interpret the Qur'anic Arabic in Urdu
Urdu
Urdu is a register of the Hindustani language that is identified with Muslims in South Asia. It belongs to the Indo-European family. Urdu is the national language and lingua franca of Pakistan. It is also widely spoken in some regions of India, where it is one of the 22 scheduled languages and an...
as well to as address some critical current issues.
The Tafsir comprises six volumes
- Volume 1 - Juz' 1 to Juz' 5 - Introduction, SurahSuraA sura is a division of the Qur'an, often referred to as a chapter. The term chapter is sometimes avoided, as the suras are of unequal length; the shortest sura has only three ayat while the longest contains 286 ayat...
Al-FatihaAl-FatihaSura Al-Fatiha , is the first chapter of the Qur'an. Its seven verses are a prayer for Allah's guidance, and stress His Lordship and Mercy...
to Surah An-NisaAn-NisaSura An-Nisa is the fourth chapter of the Qur'an, with 176 verses. It is a Medinan sura...
. - Volume 2 - Juz' 6 to Juz' 10 - Surah An-NisaAn-NisaSura An-Nisa is the fourth chapter of the Qur'an, with 176 verses. It is a Medinan sura...
(continued) to Surah At-TawbaAt-TawbaSurah At-Tawbah also known as al-Bara'ah "the Ultimatum" in many hadith is the ninth chapter of the Qur'an, with 129 verses. It is one of the last Madinan Suras. It is the only Sura of the Qur'an that does not begin with the bismillah...
. - Volume 3 - Juz' 11 to Juz' 15 - Surah At-TawbaAt-TawbaSurah At-Tawbah also known as al-Bara'ah "the Ultimatum" in many hadith is the ninth chapter of the Qur'an, with 129 verses. It is one of the last Madinan Suras. It is the only Sura of the Qur'an that does not begin with the bismillah...
(continued) to Surah Al-KahfAl-KahfSura al-Kahf "The Cave" is the 18th surah of the Qur'an with 110 ayat. It is a Meccan sura.-People of the Cave:Verses 9 – 26 of the chapter tell the story of the People of the Cave . Some number of young monotheistic men lived in a time where they were persecuted. They fled the city together, and...
. - Volume 4 - Juz' 16 to Juz' 20 - Surah Al-KahfAl-KahfSura al-Kahf "The Cave" is the 18th surah of the Qur'an with 110 ayat. It is a Meccan sura.-People of the Cave:Verses 9 – 26 of the chapter tell the story of the People of the Cave . Some number of young monotheistic men lived in a time where they were persecuted. They fled the city together, and...
(continued) to Surah Al-AnkabutAl-AnkabutSurat al-‘Ankabūt is the 29th sura of the Qur'an with 69 verses. It is a meccan surah due to the introduction concerning the persecution of the Muslims. The early Muslims were persecuted in Mecca, where the Prophet Muhammed was not a head of state and not persecuted in Medina, where he was a head...
. - Volume 5 - Juz' 21 to Juz' 25 - Surah Al-AnkabutAl-AnkabutSurat al-‘Ankabūt is the 29th sura of the Qur'an with 69 verses. It is a meccan surah due to the introduction concerning the persecution of the Muslims. The early Muslims were persecuted in Mecca, where the Prophet Muhammed was not a head of state and not persecuted in Medina, where he was a head...
(continued) to Surah Al-JathiyaAl-JathiyaSurat Al-Jathiya is the 45th sura of the Qur'an with 37 ayat....
. - Volume 6 - Juz' 26 to Juz' 30 - Surah Al-AhqafAl-AhqafSurat Al-Ahqaf is the 46th sura of the Qur'an with 35 ayat.Prophet is ordained to relate to the people of Quraish not to worship other gods, but only Allah, the One and Only:...
to Surah An-Nas.
External links
- http://www.hasrat.com/
- http://www.mahbooballah.com
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- http://www.mohiacademy.com
- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Qadeeries/