—for repentance, forgiveness, the pleasure of Allah Most High, and Paradise—and for all Muslims. This was in Cairo the Protected, in the quarter of al-Atūfa. Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds.

Part Six:

11467:

It comprises (245) folios and covers verse (104) of Surat Āl Imrān through verse (31) of Surat al-Nisā.

On the recto of its first folio is written:

The sixth part of The Comprehensive Exposition of the Interpretation of the Quran, authored by Shaykh and Imam Abū Jafar Muhammad ibn Jarīr al-Tabarī (may Allah have mercy on him).

It contains, from the words of Allah Most High in Surat Āl Imrān:

“Let there be among you a community that calls to goodness”

[Āl Imrān: 104]

through His words in Surat al-Nisā:

“If you avoid the major sins which you are forbidden to commit”

[al-Nisā: 31]

May Allah bless our master Muhammad and his family.

The endowment formula is written beneath it.

The beginning of the part reads:

In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful. O Lord, assist me. The discussion concerning the interpretation of His words:

“Let there be among you a community…”

Its closing reads:

The sixth part of the book has been completed, by the praise of Allah Most High, His aid, and His gracious granting of success. May Allah bless our master Muhammad and his Companions and grant him peace.

It is followed in the seventh part, Allah Most High willing, by the discussion concerning the interpretation of His words:

“If you avoid the major sins which you are forbidden to commit, We shall absolve you of your misdeeds and admit you through an honorable entrance.”

Its transcription was completed during one of the months of the year 715 AH. May Allah, through His favor and generosity, bring its course and conclusion to pass in goodness and well-being. May Allah forgive its owner, its copyist, its author, and all Muslims. Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds.

Beneath it, in a fine hand, is written: