A Critical Analysis of the Tafseer, “ Tdabur-ul-Quran and Maarif ul Quran

Abstract

Molina Amin Ahsan Islahi and Mufti Muhammad Shai Usmani are the well-known and renowned religious scholars not in the sub-continent but also in the whole World due to their unique styles of writings and the different types of theologies. Both the Mufasireen have their importance due to their efforts for the wellwishing of the Muslims. It can be said that the purpose of tafseer is to elaborate the principles which the Quran came to clarify: 1) The elaboration of a perfect set of beliefs with regards to the Creator, and the relationship of the created with the Creator. 2) The perfection of personal conduct and good morals. 3) The establishment of a set of laws and code of conduct to govern individual and familiar relations. 4) The establishment of laws governing societal and political dealings between communities and nations. (5) The narrations of the history of the previous nations, so that the pious among them may be followed, and the impious to act as a warning. (6) To give the good news of Paradise and the blessings in store for the believers, and the evil tidings of the punishment of Hell in store for the disbelievers. (7) To prove the truthfulness of the Prophet (salallahu alayhi wa sallam) and this is done by explaining the miraculous nature of the Quran lijaz) Therefore, the job of mufassir is to explain all of the above points to mankind. Key words:Molina Islahi, Coherence, tadabur-e-Quran, Hadith Mutwatar, Maarif ul Quran, Mufti Muhammad Shafi