Commentary on the Qur’an Volume 2 by Abu Ja’far Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari (d. 923 CE) is a critical component of the earliest and most influential major running commentary on the Qur'an to survive in its original form.
: Covers 19 specific Surahs and passages, primarily from the latter half of the Qur'an. Included Chapters : Contains commentary on (39:53–55), Al-Waqi’ah
Legal and Theological Insights: Volume 2 covers verses detailing dietary laws, fasting, warfare, and the changing of the Qiblah (direction of prayer). 📖 Major Themes Covered in Volume 2 1. Laws and Legislation
The Structure and Scope of Volume 2
While Volume 1 typically covers the Fatiha and the beginning of Al-Baqarah (The Cow), Volume 2 traditionally picks up the torch from the middle of Surah Al-Baqarah and extends into the opening of Surah Al-Imran (The Family of Imran). Specifically, most standardized editions (such as the popular 30-volume Dar al-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah print) designate Volume 2 to cover:
2. Key Content in Volume 2
This volume is dense with legal and theological discourse. Key sections include:
If you’d like to explore specific sections of this volume: Legal rulings on fasting or pilgrimage Historical accounts of the Israelites Linguistic breakdowns of specific verses Tell me which area of focus interests you most!
) is a cornerstone of classical Islamic scholarship. While the original Arabic work spans 30 volumes, contemporary English translations like those from the Islamic Texts Society (ITS) Alsadiqin Institute
) from the Prophet Muhammad, his Companions (Sahabah), and the next generation of scholars (Tabi'in). Linguistic Depth : The work includes extensive analysis of Arabic grammar
Impact and Reception