"…but they cannot grasp any of his knowledge save what he wills….."
[ TM Qur'an Al-Baqara :255]
In The Shade of THE QUR'AN:
13 out of 18 Volumes of the Currently Available English Translation
Fi Zilal al-Qur'an
by : Sayyid Qutb
Translated & Edited by: M.A. Salahi & A.A Shamis
Published by The Islamic Foundation , Leicester UK
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(Surah Fatiha To Surah Taha (Sura's 1-20) , Plus Juz Amma )
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Volume 11, Surahs 16-20
Surahs :Al-Nahl, Al-Isra, Al-Kahf, Maryam and Taha
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by : Sayyid Qutb
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Ever since its revelation 1400 years ago, the Qur'an has been a book of
guidance and inspiration, a reference point, and a rich source of social and
moral dynamism for hundreds of millions of people throughout the world who
believe it to be immutable word of God. Hardly a generation passes without a
fresh attempt to unravel the meanings of the Qur'an and gain deeper insight into
its universal message within a contemporary perspective.
In The Shade Of The Qur'an is more than 'just another'
commentary; yet it is not too over-reaching or outlandish to be a completely new
interpretation. It is an earnest, sincere and sober look at man's contemporary
achievements and difficulties in the light of the message of the Qur'an. It is
an effort to vigorously explore its rich wisdom, and expand its invaluable
guidance for the benefit of an increasingly 'sophisticated' , yet highly
perplexed modern society.
The work, which is by far Sayyid Qutb's largest and most profound, spans the
whole of the text of the Qur'an. It was written, and partly re-written, over a
period of more than 15 years, most of which the author had spent in Egyptian
prisons, during the 1950s and 1960s. In it is embedded Sayyid Qutb's insight,
highly esteemed intellectual vigor, and his widely-acclaimed literary prowess.
In The Shade Of The Qur'an has been universally recognized as
an outstanding contribution to Islamic thought and scholarship, to which
students and scholars, as well as contemporary Islamic revivalist movements all
over the world, owe a great deal. Now that it is available in English, it will
continue to enlighten and inspire millions more. It will take its rightful place
as an indispensable work of reference for a proper understanding of contemporary
Islamic thinking.
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Surah al-Fatiha + Surah Al-Baqarah
by : Sayyid Qutb
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Pages: 394 ISBN: 0-86037-310X Paper Back Published in UK
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QUR'AN
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Surah al-Imran (Surah 3)
by : Sayyid Qutb
Translated & Edited by: M.A. Salahi & A.A Shamis
Pages: 360 ISBN: 0-86037-370-3 Paper Back Published in
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Surah al-Nisa (Surah 4)
by : Sayyid Qutb
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Volume 4 - Surah Al-Ma'idah
Volume 5 - Surah Al-An'am
Volume 6 - Surah Al-A'raf
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Volume 7
Surah 8 al-Anfal (The Spoils of War)
by : Sayyid Qutb
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Pages: 228 Paper Back Published in UK
In this Volume the Author takes up the issue of
Jihad and Explains it - Motives Logical Arguments , right to freedom etc.
This Volume is very relevant to the challenges facing Muslims today.
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Surah 9 Al-Tawbah (The Repentance )
by : Sayyid Qutb
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Pages: 325 Paper Back Published in UK
In this Volume the author gives
a further explanation of the final stage of the concept of Jihad and discusses
and comments on the last military efforts the prophet had to undertake.
In both Volumes, the
author shows that Jihad is a proactive movement that uses all means possible in
order to establish justice, and defend man against all tyranny that seeks to
deprive people of their freedom. It is a call for the liberation of all mankind.
In the Shade of the Qur'an
Volume 9
Fi Zilal al-Qur'an
By Sayyid Qutb
Translated & Edited by: M.A. Salahi & A.A Shamis
Pages: Paper Back Published in UK
Surahs 10 & 11 (Yunus & Hud)
Surah Yunus :
The Surah takes its name from V. 98, in which there is a reference to
Prophet Yunus (Jonah). The name, as usual, is symbolical and does not indicate
that the Surah deals with the story of Prophet Jonah.
This discourse deals with the invitation to the Message, admonition and
warning.
Surah Hud:
The Surah deals with the same subject as Surah Yunus, that is, invitation to
the Message, admonition and warning, with this difference that the warning is
sterner.
In the Shade of the Qur'an
Volume 10 Surah's 12 to 15 (Yusuf, Ar-Ra'd,
Ibrahim & Al-Hijr)
Fi Zilal al-Qur'an
By Sayyid Qutb
Translated & Edited by: M.A. Salahi & A.A Shamis
Paper Back Published by the Islamic Foundation UK
Surah Yusuf -
This is the most detailed and fascinating story in the
Qur'an, involving both human weaknesses such as jealousy, hatred, pride,
passion, deception, intrigue, cruelty, terror as well as noble qualities such as
patience, loyalty, bravery, nobility, and compassion.
The Prophet Jacob and Prophet Joseph (Yusuf), the brothers of
Joseph, the members of the trade caravan, the court dignitary; Al Aziz of Egypt
and his wife, the "ladies" of Egypt and the rulers of Egypt and poses
a silent question to the reader.
Surah Ar-Ra'd
The first verse enunciates the main theme of this Surah, that is, "The
Message of Muhammad (Allah's peace be upon him) is the very Truth, but it is the
fault of the people that they are rejecting it.
Believers; who had been passing through long and hard ordeal and were
feeling tired, and waiting anxiously for Allah's succour, have been comforted
and filled with hope and courage.
Surah Ibrahim
This Surah is an admonition and a warning to the disbelievers who were
rejecting the Message of the Holy Prophet and devising cunning schemes to defeat
his Mission. But warning, reproof, censure and reproach dominate admonition.
This is because a good deal of admonition had already been made in the preceding
Surahs, but in spite of this their obduracy, enmity, antagonism, mischief,
persecution etc. had rather increased.
Surah al-Hijr
The main topics of the surah are : (a) warning to those who rejected his
Message, opposed it tooth and nail, and ridiculed him, and (b) comfort and
encouragement to the Holy Prophet, it also contains admonition and instructions
Volume 11, Surahs
16-20
Surahs :Al-Nahl, Al-Isra, Al-Kahf, Maryam and Taha
Paperback 496 Pages
Translated & Edited by: M.Adil Salahi
Published by the Islamic Foundation, Markfield, Leicestershire UK
In The Shade of the Qur'an Volume
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Fi Zilal al-Qur'an
Juz Amma Surahs 78-114 (Revised
Edition)
Sayyid Qutb
Translated & Edited by: M.A. Salahi
428 Pages Paper Back -
Published in UK
This is a Revised Edition of the
1979 publication of Part 30. Now The Islamic Foundation UK presents a much
improved version of the work
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