Tafsir Ibn Kathir

Tafsir Ibn Kathir Surah Al Fatihah Ayah 1

Which was revealed in Makkah The Meaning of Al-Fatihah and its Various Names This Surah is called – Al-Fatihah, that is, the Opener of the Book, the Surah with which prayers are begun. – It is also called, Umm Al-Kitab (the Mother of the Book), according to the majority of the scholars. In an authentic […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir Surah Al Fatihah Ayah 2

The Meaning of Al-Hamd Abu Ja`far bin Jarir said, “The meaning of الْحَمْدُ للَّهِ (Al-Hamdu Lillah) (all praise and thanks be to Allah) is: all thanks are due purely to Allah, alone, not any of the objects that are being worshipped instead of Him, nor any of His creation. These thanks are due to Allah’s […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir Surah Al Fatihah Ayah 3

Allah said next, الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ (Ar-Rahman (the Most Gracious), Ar-Rahim (the Most Merciful)) We explained these Names in the Basmalah. Al-Qurtubi said, “Allah has described Himself by `Ar-Rahman, Ar-Rahim’ after saying `the Lord of the Alamin’, so His statement here includes a warning, and then an encouragement. Similarly, Allah said, نَبِّىءْ عِبَادِى أَنِّى أَنَا الْغَفُورُ […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir Surah Al Fatihah Ayah 4

Indicating Sovereignty on the Day of Judgment Allah mentioned His sovereignty of the Day of Resurrection, but this does not negate His sovereignty over all other things. For Allah mentioned that He is the Lord of existence, including this earthly life and the Hereafter. Allah only mentioned the Day of Recompense here because on that […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir Surah Al Fatihah Ayah 5

The Linguistic and Religious Meaning of `Ibadah Linguistically, `Ibadah means subdued. For instance, a road is described as Mu`abbadah, meaning, `paved’. In religious terminology, `Ibadah implies the utmost love, humility and fear. The Merit of stating the Object of the Action before the Doer of the Act, and the Merit of these Negations “You…”, means, […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir Surah Al Fatihah Ayah 6

The Meaning of Guidance mentioned in the Surah The guidance mentioned in the Surah implies being directed and guided to success. Allah said, اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ (Guide us to the straight path) meaning guide, direct, lead and grant us the correct guidance. Also, وَهَدَيْنَـهُ النَّجْدَينِ (And shown him the two ways (good and evil)) (90:10), […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir Surah Al Fatihah Ayah 7

We mentioned the Hadith in which the servant proclaims, اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ (Guide us to the straight way) and Allah says, “This is for My servant, and My servant shall acquire what he asks for.” Allah’s statement. صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ (The way of those upon whom You have bestowed Your grace) defines the path. […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir Surah Al Baqarah Ayah 1

Which was revealed in Al-Madina Virtues of Surat Al-Baqarah The Virtues of Surat Al-Baqarah In Musnad Ahmad, Sahih Muslim, At-Tirmidhi and An-Nasa’i, it is recorded that Abu Hurayrah said that the Prophet said, «لَا تَجْعَلُوا بُيُوتَكُمْ قُبُورًا فَإِنَّ الْبَيْتَ الَّذِي تُقْرَأُ فِيهِ سُورَةُ الْبَقَرَةِ لَا يَدْخُلُهُ الشَّيْطَان» (Do not turn your houses into graves. Verily, […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir Surah Al Baqarah Ayah 2

There is no Doubt in the Qur’an The Book, is the Qur’an, and Rayb means doubt. As-Suddi said that Abu Malik and Abu Salih narrated from Ibn `Abbas, and Murrah Al-Hamadani narrated from Ibn Mas`ud and several other Companions of the Messenger of Allah that, لاَ رَيْبَ فِيهِ (In which there is no Rayb), means […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir Surah Al Baqarah Ayah 3

The Meaning of Iman Abu Ja`far Ar-Razi said that Al-`Ala’ bin Al-Musayyib bin Rafi` narrated from Abu Ishaq that Abu Al-Ahwas said that `Abdullah said, “Iman is to trust.”. `Ali bin Abi Talhah reported that Ibn `Abbas said, يُؤْمِنُونَ (who have faith) means they trust. Also, Ma`mar said that Az-Zuhri said, “Iman is the deeds.” […]