Maarif ul Quran is a distinguished Urdu tafsir (exegesis or commentary) of the Holy Quran, created by Mufti Muhammad Shafi Usmani (1897–1976), a notable Islamic scholar and former Grand Mufti of Pakistan. This tafsir is highly regarded for its clarity, depth, and commitment to traditional Sunni Islamic scholarship, especially within the Hanafi school.
Key Features of Maarif ul Quran:
Language: Composed in Urdu, it is accessible to millions of Urdu-speaking Muslims in Pakistan, India, and beyond.Methodology:
- Provides a verse-by-verse analysis.
- Integrates linguistic examination, jurisprudential insights (fiqh), and spiritual teachings.
- Draws upon classical texts such as Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Tafsir al-Qurtubi, and Hadith sources.
Focus Areas:
- Legal rulings (Ahkam) pertinent to Hanafi fiqh.
- Sufi perspectives (when relevant) on self-purification (tazkiyah).
- Critiques of modernist and deviant interpretations.
Popularity:
- Utilized in madrasas and by general readers for Quranic study.
- Available in both print and digital formats, including applications and websites.
- Partially translated into English as "Ma'ariful Qur'an" to reach a broader audience.







