Is it advisable to read the tafsir of "Juz' Amma" by Muhammad Muhyi al-Din Abd al-Hamid, the Arabic language teacher at Al-Azhar, or should it be avoided for fear of it containing Isra'iliyyat (Judeo-Christian traditions) or anything that contradicts the creed of Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah?
The author of the book is a revered Imam and scholar, with extensive experience in Islamic sciences. He held several positions, including Dean of the Faculty of Arabic Language at Al-Azhar, and Head of the Sunnah and Fatwa Committee. He verified numerous books of Sunnah, language, fiqh, usul, and aqidah, such as: Sunan Abi Dawud and Al-Targhib wal-Tarhib. However, his exegesis of Juz’ Amma has not been reviewed, and it is recommended to refer to reliable tafsirs such as: Al-Jalalayn, Aysar al-Tafasir by Al-Jazairi, and Tafsir Al-Sa'di.
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