✅ Authoritative Resources for Quranic Surah Names, Meanings, Tafsir & More
1. The Noble Qur’an (Darussalam / Dr. Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali & Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan)
- One of the most widely accepted English translations.
- Includes Arabic text, English translation, and explanations from authentic Hadith.
- Often printed by Darussalam Publishers.
📖 Reference Citation Example:
Al-Hilali, M. Taqi-ud-Din, and M. Muhsin Khan. The Noble Qur’an: English Translation of the Meanings and Commentary. Darussalam Publishers.
2. Tafsir Ibn Kathir (Full 10 Volume Commentary)
- A classical and highly respected tafsir (exegesis) by Imam Ibn Kathir (701–774 AH).
- Explains each verse with context from Hadith, Sahabah opinions, and classical linguistics.
📖 Reference Citation Example:
Ibn Kathir, Ismail ibn Umar. Tafsir Ibn Kathir. Translated by Safi-ur-Rahman al-Mubarakpuri, Darussalam.
🔗 Alim.org Tafsir Ibn Kathir online
3. Sahih International Translation of the Qur’an
- Simple, modern, and linguistically balanced English translation of the Qur’an.
📖 Reference Citation Example:
The Qur’an: Translation by Sahih International. Jeddah: Abul-Qasim Publishing House.
4. Tafheem-ul-Quran by Abul A’la Maududi
- A powerful Urdu and English tafsir with historical, linguistic, and ideological commentary.
- Offers insight into Surah context, naming, and thematic divisions.
📖 Reference Citation Example:
Maududi, Abul A’la. Tafheem-ul-Quran. Lahore: Islamic Publications Ltd.
🔗 https://www.englishtafsir.com/
5. Al-Jalalayn Tafsir (by Jalal al-Din al-Mahalli & Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti)
- Short but classical tafsir, popular in the traditional Islamic curriculum.
📖 Reference Citation Example:
Al-Mahalli, Jalal ad-Din and Al-Suyuti, Jalal ad-Din. Tafsir al-Jalalayn. Translated by Feras Hamza, Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute.
6. Books of Uloom-ul-Qur’an (Sciences of the Qur’an)
For background on Surah classification, naming, Makki/Madani revelation, etc.
- Dr. M. Subhi As-Salih – Mabahith fi Uloom al-Qur’an
- Dr. Abu Ammaar Yasir Qadhi – An Introduction to the Sciences of the Qur’aan
🔗 Read Yasir Qadhi’s book on Kalamullah
📖 Citation Example:
Qadhi, Abu Ammaar Yasir. An Introduction to the Sciences of the Qur’aan. Al-Hidaayah Publishing, UK.
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🔖 Sources & References
We use the following authentic Islamic sources for Surah meanings, names, and tafsir:
- 📘 The Noble Qur’an – Darussalam
- 📖 Tafsir Ibn Kathir – via Alim.org and Quran4u.com
- 🌐 Sahih International Translation – via Quran.com
- 📗 Tafheem-ul-Quran – Maulana Maududi
- 📙 Tafsir al-Jalalayn – via Altafsir.com
- 📚 Sciences of the Qur’an – by Dr. Yasir Qadhi
Each reference is carefully chosen to maintain authenticity, accuracy, and clarity in presenting the Quran.