The Commentary On The Quran Vol. 2 By Al-tabari !new!

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.

This volume contains the foundational commentary on dietary laws, the prohibition of intoxicants, laws of inheritance, and the parameters of retaliation (Qisas) in cases of homicide. Al-Tabari’s legal acumen shines here as he balances linguistic precision with the overarching objectives of Islamic law (Maqasid). The Commentary On The Quran Vol. 2 By Al-tabari

His two enduring legacies are his Tafsir and his world history, Tarikh al-Rusul wa al-Muluk (History of Prophets and Kings). Al-Tabari’s genius lay in his encyclopedic memory and his rigid methodological approach. He belonged to the early Sunni tradition, often attributed to the Jariri school (which later faded, influenced by Shafi’i jurisprudence). His work rejects dogmatic blind following ( taqlid ) in favor of independent reasoning ( ijtihad ) based on authentic sources. In the widely used modern published by the