Usool at-Tafseer-old-Dr. Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips

Usool at-Tafseer (The Methodology of Qur’anic Interpretation) by Dr. Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips is an accessible yet comprehensive introductory text designed to equip English-speaking students with the fundamental principles (Usul) necessary for sound Qur’anic exegesis. Based on classical scholarly works, this book systematically outlines the authentic sources of Tafseer (Qur’an, Sunnah, Companions’ statements), clarifies the meaning of key Qur’anic terms (like Naskh and Asbāb an-Nuzūl), and establishes the methodological rules for correct interpretation, thereby safeguarding the reader against subjective errors. It serves as an essential primer for anyone seeking an academic and methodologically sound understanding of Islamic knowledge and the science of the Qur’an.