the Quran*, authored by Shaykh and Imam Abū Jafar Muhammad ibn Jarīr al-Tabarī (may Allah have mercy on him).

It covers, from His words in Surat Banī Isrā’īl:

“Do not pursue that of which you have no knowledge,”

as well as Surat al-Kahf, through His words in Surat Maryam:

“Then there came after them unworthy successors.”

[Maryam: 59]

May Allah bless Muhammad.

The beginning of the part reads:

In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful. O Lord, make it easy.

The discussion concerning the interpretation of His words:

“Do not pursue that of which you have no knowledge…”

Its closing reads:

Part Fifteen of al-Tabarī’s Book of Exposition on Tafsīr was completed by the praise and grace of Allah. May Allah bless our master Muhammad.

It is followed at the beginning of Part Sixteen, Allah Most High willing, by:

The discussion concerning the interpretation of His words:

“Then there came after them unworthy successors who neglected prayer and followed their desires, so they will face ruin.”

Its transcription was completed in Dhū al-Qadah in the year 715 AH.

May Allah forgive its owner, its author, its scribe, and all Muslims.

Part Sixteen:

11910:

It comprises (245) folios and covers verse (59) of Surat Maryam through verse (46) of Surat al-Hajj.

On the recto of its first folio is written:

Part Sixteen 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 the remainder of the commentary on Surat Maryam, Surat Tā Hā, and Surat al-Anbiyā, and extends into Surat al-Hajj through His words:

“Have they not traveled throughout the land?”

[al-Hajj: 46].