ABOUT THE BOOK
 
This book meticulously traces the roots and growth of Qur'anic exegesis, highlighting the emergence of various interpretive schools and methodologies. It aims to provide a structured framework for understanding how interpretative traditions evolved across different historical contexts and sheds light on the pivotal figures who shaped tafsir.
 
Dr. Abu Bakr's work engages with prevalent controversies surrounding tafsir history and its interpreters. It delves into critical analyses absent in extended texts, such as Al-Dhahabi's 'Tafsir wa Mufassirun,' offering a detailed study of notable methodologies, like Al-Bukhari’s approach in his encyclopedic compilation, presenting a balanced and scholarly perspective.
 
The book concludes with a comprehensive list of major Qur'anic exegeses from the first to the fifteenth century AH.