Quran Tafsir (Tafseer) Books — English, Urdu & Arabic Commentary

Shop Quran tafsir (also spelled tafseer) books online from Darussalam UK. Choose commentary in English, Urdu, Arabic and French, from multi-volume sets to pocket editions, with fast UK delivery.

What is tafsir?

Tafsir, also spelled tafseer, is the explanation of the Quran: the meaning of the verses, the context in which they were revealed, and the lessons and rulings they contain. A translation tells you what the words mean, while a tafsir helps you understand them. If you are choosing a Quran as well, see our Quran editions.

English tafsir books

Tafsir Ibn Kathir in English (10 volumes) is our largest English commentary, and Tafsir Ibn Kathir, 30th Part covers Juz Amma, the 30th part of the Quran. Methodical Interpretation of the Noble Quran by Dr. Ahmad Nawfal is a lesson-based study series for readers with no background in tafsir. Prefer one book with explanatory notes? The Noble Quran (Hilali-Khan) includes notes drawn from classical tafsir.

Urdu tafsir books

Tafsir Ibn Kathir in Urdu (6-volume set) is in stock, along with Tafsir Ahsan-ul-Kalam in pocket sizes for daily reading and Tafseer Noor-ul-Quran.

Arabic and French tafsir

For readers of Arabic, we stock Tafsir Al-Jalalayn and Summarized Tafsir Fathul Qadeer. French readers can choose Tafsir Ibn Kathir in French (10 volumes).

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between tafsir and tafseer?

There is no difference. Both are English spellings of the same Arabic word, and tafsir is the more common transliteration.

Which is the best tafsir of the Quran in English?

There is no single best tafsir, because it depends on your level and how much time you have. Tafsir Ibn Kathir is one of the most widely read classical commentaries and explains verses using other verses, the hadith and the sayings of the Companions. If you are new to tafsir, a shorter or lesson-based series such as the Methodical Interpretation is an easier start.