This text presents a verse-by-verse commentary on the third part of the Qur’an (Juz’ 3), covering verses 253–286 of Surah Al-Baqarah and verses 1–92 of Surah Aal ‘Imran.
Drawing on Al-Mizan and Tafsir-e-Namuneh, it examines key themes such as Allah’s sovereignty, divine guidance, faith, charity, financial justice, and accountability in the Hereafter.
The commentary also discusses the interpretation of Qur’anic verses, the unity of the prophetic message, and the importance of sincere belief and righteous conduct.
Particular attention is given to the lives of Maryam and Prophet ‘Isa, the event of Mubahala, and the relationship between Islam and earlier divine revelations.
Through linguistic explanations, Qur’anic cross-references, and narrations, the text clarifies the meanings of these verses and their theological and practical implications.
In the Light of the Quran - An Analytical and Reflective Tafsir Volume 3
Chapter 2:253-286 & Chapter 3:1-92
Part 3 of the Qur’an (Juz’ 3)
Compiled by: Muhammad Sobhanie, Ph.D.
- In the Light of the Quran - An Analytical and Reflective Tafsir Volume 3
- About the Book
- Commentary on the 2nd Chapter – Verses 253 - 286
- Origins of Religious Conflict – Verse 253
- The Importance of Charity – Verse 254
- Ayat al-Kursi: The Verse of the Throne – Verse 255
- Commentary
- 1. The Ever-Living and Self-Sustaining God
- 2. The Self-Subsisting and the Sustainer
- 3. The Vigilant Sustainer
- 4. Name of Allah
- 5. The Concept of God’s Universal Ownership
- 6. The Sovereign Lord of Intercession
- 7. The Framework of Divine Permission
- 8. Allah’s Encompassing Power and Authority
- 9. Supreme in Height and Might
- Semantic Analysis of the Root m-l-k
- Commentary
- No Compulsion in Religion – Verse 256
- Divine Guardianship: From Darkness into Light – Verse 257
- Prophet Ibrahim’s Argument with Nimrod – Verse 258
- Prophet Uzair and the Experience of Resurrection – Verse 259
- Prophet Ibrahim and the Witnessing of Resurrection – Verse 260
- Charity: The Catalyst for Spiritual Growth – Verse 261
- The Moral Etiquette of Charity – Verses 262 - 263
- The Nullification of Charity – Verse 264
- The Reward of Sincere Charity – Verse 265
- Charity Lost at the Hour of Need – Verse 266
- Giving from the Pure (Tayyibat) – Verse 267
- Divine Grace and Shaytan’s Threat – Verse 268
- The Gift of Wisdom (Al-Hikmah) – Verse 269
- Allah’s Knowledge of Charity and Vows – Verse 270
- The Virtue of Secret Charity – Verse 271
- The Guarantee of Recompense – Verse 272
- Recognizing the Hidden Needy – Verse 273
- Peace Through Generosity – Verse 274
- The Usurer’s Satanic Mindset – Verse 275
- Usury Against Charity – Verse 276
- Blueprint for Success – Verse 277
- Ultimatum for the Usurers – Verses 278 - 281
- Financial Integrity: Legal Documentation – Verse 282
- Financial Integrity: Security Deposit – Verse 283
- Divine Accountability and Sovereignty – Verse 284
- Unity of the Prophetic Message – Verse 285
- The Prayer of the Believers – Verse 286
- The 3rd Chapter of the Holy Qur’an
- Commentary on the Third Chapter – Verses 1 - 34
- Abbreviated Letters in the Qur’an – Verse 1
- The Ever-Living God – Verse 2
- A Unified Chain of Guidance – Verses 3 - 4
- Nothing is Hidden from God – Verses 5 - 6
- Decisive and Ambiguous Verses – Verse 7
- Commentary
- Interpretation of Ambiguous Verses
- Al-Rasikhun fi al-Ilm
- Meaning of Ta’wil in the Qur’an
- Ta’wil as the Outcome of an Action
- Ta’wil as the Hidden Wisdom Behind an Action
- Ta’wil as the Realization of Events in the Hereafter
- Ta’wil as the True Meaning of Ambiguous Verses
- Ta’wil as the Realization of a Dream
- Conclusion
- Commentary
- The Prayer of the Firmly Rooted in Knowledge – Verses 8 - 9
- The Inevitable Destiny of Disbelievers – Verses 10 - 11
- The Inevitable Humiliation of Arrogance – Verse 12
- Divine Help in the Battle of Badr – Verse 13
- Worldly Attraction & The Eternal Return – Verse 14
- Rewards of the Righteous – Verses 15 - 17
- Allah’s Testimony to His Oneness – Verse 18
- The Essence of Religion – Verse 19
- Avoiding Fruitless Quarrels – Verse 20
- The Futility of Action – Verses 21 - 22
- An Answer to Defiance – Verses 23 - 25
- Sovereignty Belongs to Allah – Verse 26
- Glory and Honor Belong to Allah – Verse 26
- The Interweaving of Day and Night – Verse 27
- The Criterion for Ultimate Loyalty – Verse 28
- Taqiyyah: The Law of Precaution – Verse 28
- The Divine Awareness – Verse 29
- Personification of Deeds in the Hereafter – Verse 30
- The Criterion of Divine Love – Verses 31 - 32
- The Chosen Lineages – Verses 33 - 34
- Commentary on the Third Chapter – Verses 35 - 55
- The Beginning of Maryam’s Story – Verses 35 - 36
- The Perfect Upbringing of Maryam – Verse 37
- The Prayer of Zakaria – Verses 38 - 40
- The Miraculous Birth of Yahya (AS) – Verse 41
- Maryam, a Chosen Lady (SA) – Verses 42 - 43
- Maryam’s Mentor – Verse 44
- The News of ‘Isa (AS)’s Birth – Verses 45 - 46
- A Birth Without a Father – Verse 47
- Miracles of Prophet ‘Isa (AS) – Verses 48 - 49
- Prophet ‘Isa (AS)’s Mission – Verses 50 - 51
- The Pledge of ‘Isa (AS)’s Disciples – Verses 52 - 54
- The Divine Promise to ‘Isa (AS) – Verse 55
- Commentary on the Third Chapter – Verses 56 - 92
- The Divine Verdict – Verses 56 - 57
- The Authenticity of the Messenger – Verse 58
- The Similitude of ‘Isa and Adam – Verses 59 - 60
- The Event of Mubahala – Verse 61
- The True Narrative – Verses 62 - 63
- The Invitation to Common Ground – Verse 64
- Prophet’s Letters
- The Religion of Ibrahim: Pure Monotheism – Verses 65 - 68
- The Illusion of the Deceiver – Verse 69
- The Distortion of Reality – Verses 70 - 71
- Manufactured Doubt – Verses 72 - 74
- Traitors and Trustees of the People of the Book – Verses 75 - 76
- The Price of a Broken Pledge – Verse 77
- The Scandal of Distortion – Verse 78
- Total Devotion to the Creator – Verses 79 - 80
- The Ultimate Pledge – Verses 81 - 82
- The Oneness of Divine Guidance – Verses 83 - 85
- The Eternal Recompense – Verses 86 - 89
- The Rejected Repentance – Verses 90 - 91
- The Essence of Righteousness (Al-Birr) – Verse 92
