What is the standing of Ibn al-Jawzi’s “Zad al-Masir fi Ilm al-Tafsir” among books of tafsir, and does it contain some illusion in attributing sayings?
The book "Zad Al-Masir fi Ilm Al-Tafsir" by Ibn Al-Jawzi is a comprehensive abridgment of the interpretation of the Noble Quran, characterized by its comprehensiveness and conciseness, with attention to variant readings, occasions of revelation, and the abrogating and abrogated verses. It aims to make the reader self-sufficient without the need for other references. Despite its high academic value, it is criticized for its author's inconsistency regarding the divine names and attributes, his mention of some deniable hadiths without caution, and his frequent limitation to merely recounting opinions without preferring one.
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