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Practice these MCQs in the appQuick fact: The famous Islamic commentary 'Al-Tafseer Al-Kabir' (also known as Mafatih al-Ghayb) was authored by Fakhr al-Din al-Razi.
Al-Tafseer Al-Kabir, also called Mafatih al-Ghayb (Keys to the Unseen), is one of the most comprehensive and philosophical works of Quranic exegesis in Islamic history. Fakhr al-Din al-Razi (1149–1209 CE) was a Persian Sunni theologian and philosopher who wrote this monumental tafsir spanning over 30 volumes. His commentary is particularly noted for its rational and philosophical approach, often exploring scientific, theological, and linguistic dimensions of Quranic verses in great depth.
Fakhr al-Din al-Razi was a prolific scholar of the 6th century Hijri who contributed significantly to various Islamic sciences including theology (kalam), philosophy, logic, and medicine. His Tafseer al-Kabir is distinguished from other major tafsirs like Tafsir al-Tabari (by Ibn Jarir al-Tabari), Tafsir Ibn Kathir, and Tafsir al-Qurtubi by its heavy emphasis on rational arguments and philosophical discourse. Al-Razi did not complete the entire tafsir himself; it was later completed by his students.
