Timeless Tafsir Series with Shaykh Akram Nadwi
Our next session of the Timeless Tafsir series will take place this Saturday, 25 April, with Shaykh Akram Nadwi, exploring the tafsirs of al-Tabari and Islahi.
The first two sessions have already taken place; however, those who register now will receive full access to the recordings.
Timeless Tafsir is a four-day seminar series designed primarily for students of the Qur’an Study Programme, though it is also open to external participants. The series offers a gateway into the rich tradition of Qur’anic interpretation, guiding participants through six of the most influential tafsirs in Islamic history.
From the classical authorities of al-Tabari, al-Zamakhshari, and al-Razi, to the later voices of Ibn Ashur, al-Alusi, and Islahi, each seminar provides both depth and context. The series concludes with a final session on the Qur’an as a living source, including a guided overview of key commentators and an exclusive preview of Shaykh Akram’s forthcoming tafsir work.
Schedule
Upcoming session:
25 April: al-Tabari and Islahi, Shaykh Akram Nadwi
Previous sessions (recordings available):
21 February: al-Zamakhshari and al-Alusi, Shaykh Akram Nadwi
28 March: al-Razi and Ibn Ashur, Dr Sohaib Saeed
Final session:
6 June: The Qur’an as a Living Source: Evidential Primacy and Endless Pearls, Shaykh Akram Nadwi
Update on the final session:
Please note that the concluding session of the programme, originally scheduled for Saturday, 9 May 2026, will now take place on Saturday, 6 June 2026. The timings remain unchanged.
Details
Study mode: Live online via Zoom
Time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (UK time)
Register:
alsalam.ac.uk/timeless-tafsi…