Surat Ya-Sin: Ibn ʿAshur’s Commentary
This sample surah heralds the production of a landmark contribution to the fields of Quran translation and exegesis in English, and a project which balances the authority of tradition with the needs of a modern readership. The author, Muhammad al-Tahir Ibn ʿAshur (1879–1973), adjudicates between the great minds of the past, emphasising the richness of Quranic meanings, and is unafraid to offer his own interpretations.
The work of abridging this voluminous masterpiece – rather, of crafting a condensed English-language presentation based upon its insights – is being undertaken by a team specialised in tafsir. This sample displays some of the best features found in existing Quran translations, along with a whole new approach to incorporating the master-exegete’s insights into a layered translations, arranged in headed paragraphs and supplemented by footnotes.
Course on Surat Ya-Sin
Surat Ya-Sin: The Assured Translation
£36.00
One time
✓ Over 8 hours of content
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Explore the “Heart of the Quran” guided by the best of the Tafsir tradition, in an innovative format and teaching style. The magisterial commentary by Shaykh Muhammad al-Tahir Ibn ‘Ashur (d. 1973, Tunisia) has been distilled into a Quran translation together with notes on the language and lessons of the revelation. After an introductory video presenting Surat al-Fatihah, six videos will provide essential insights on Surat Ya-Sin, and might change your perspective on Quran translation and exegesis forever! There are two bonus videos containing further insight concerning the process of translation.
Course Details
This course is the first to be offered through Ibn ‘Ashur Academy and is therefore being offered at a special introductory price. Learn more about our flagship project to distil the insights of Ibn ‘Ashur in English: The Light of Assurance, and consider joining as a patron.
Who should do this course?
✓ Over 8 hours of content
✓ Unlimited lifetime access
This course is suitable for beginners to the study of the Quran, and will be of particular interest to those who have read translations of the Quran before, and those who have studied some Arabic and Tafsir before. While it is aimed to be accessible to all, it contains insights which should benefit students of all levels.
Lesson 1: Overview of the Method (Example of Surat al-Fatihah)
Lesson 2: Ya-Sin first page (Ayahs 1-11)
Lesson 3: Ayahs 12-26
Lesson 4: Ayahs 27-39
Lesson 5: Ayahs 40-53
Lesson 6: Ayahs 54-69
Lesson 7: Ayah 70 to end of Surah
Bonus A: Evaluating an existing translation of Ya-Sin
Bonus B: Comparing tafsirs and translations of Ya-Sin
Lessons will be released weekly and will then remain available for all subscribers.
Meet the teacher
Dr Sohaib Saeed
Sohaib Saeed is founder and director of the Ibn ‘Ashur Centre for Quranic Studies, and lead translator on the flagship project to distil the insights of Tafsir al-Tahrir wa’l-Tanwir in the English language. He was trained at Al-Azhar University in Cairo and attained a PhD from the University of London under the supervision of the renowned Quran translator Prof. Muhammad Abdel Haleem. Shaykh Sohaib is known for his translations of classical works including Imam al-Razi’s Great Exegesis and Select Chapters of Itqān by Imam al-Suyuti. He has taught with various institutes and serves as Tafsir consultant for Bayyinah Institute and resident scholar for Quran Foundation.