Tafsir As-Sa'di (Parts 28,29,30)

Tafsir As-Sa'di — Taysir al-Karim al-Rahman fi Tafsir Kalam al-Mannaan — is among the most accessible major tafsirs available in English. Where other tafsirs cite extensive chains of transmission, list competing opinions, and engage in detailed linguistic analysis, Shaykh As-Sa'di writes as a teacher who wants his student to understand — concisely, clearly, and with a warmth and eloquence that makes even complex passages of the Qur'an immediately meaningful.

Tafsir As-Sa'di: Parts 28, 29, and 30 is Darussalam's edition covering the final three sections of the Qur'an — Juz al-Qad Sami'a, Juz Tabaarak, and Juz Amma — in a single volume. This is the portion of the Qur'an most recited in daily prayer and most memorized by Muslims worldwide.

What This Volume Covers

Juz 28 — Surah al-Mujadilah Through Surah al-Tahrim

The Medinan chapters of Juz 28 address community life, the rights of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), the conduct of believers, and the obligations of the believers toward Allah and one another. As-Sa'di's explanations of these chapters are particularly practical — grounding the Medinan legislation in the principles of Tawheed and the wisdom of Allah's commands.

Juz 29 — Surah al-Mulk Through Surah al-Mursalat

The powerful Meccan chapters that form Juz Tabaarak — including Surah al-Mulk, Surah al-Qalam, Surah al-Haqqah, Surah al-Ma'arij, Surah Nuh, Surah al-Jinn, Surah al-Muzzammil, Surah al-Muddaththir, Surah al-Qiyamah, Surah al-Insan, and Surah al-Mursalat. These are chapters about divine power, human accountability, the Day of Judgment, and the ultimate reality of Paradise and Hell.

Juz 30 — Surah al-Naba' Through Surah al-Nas

Every surah of Juz Amma — from Surah al-Naba' to Surah al-Nas — explained with the clarity that has made As-Sa'di's tafsir a common entry point into Quranic study for English-speaking Muslims. Reading this section alongside your daily recitation will change how you experience salah.

About the Author

Shaykh Abdur-Rahman Nasir As-Sa'di (1307–1376 AH / 1889–1957 CE) taught in Unayzah in the Qaseem region, where his students included Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al-Uthaymin. Published by Darussalam Publishers.

Who This Book Is For

Every Muslim who recites Juz Amma or Juz Tabaarak in their daily prayers and wants to understand what they are reciting. New Muslims who want to begin their Quranic study with an accessible scholarly tafsir. Students who want to study one section of the Qur'an before committing to a complete tafsir. And anyone whose love for these familiar surahs will deepen once they understand them as As-Sa'di explains them.

Continue Reading

To start at the beginning of the Qur'an instead, Darussalam's companion edition covers Parts 1, 2 and 3. For the entire Qur'an explained cover to cover, see the complete 10-volume Tafseer As-Sa'di from IIPH, which is sold as a full set. Browse more works by Shaykh as-Sa'di. For the same portion explained by a different scholar, compare Ibn Kathir's Juz Amma and Juz Tabaarak.