Tafsir al-Jalalayn
Manuscript Description:
(Tafsir al-Jalalayn) is a manuscript classified under the sciences of the Qur'an. Written by the two scholars, Jalal al-Din al-Mahali, Muhammad ibn Ahmad ibn Muhammad, who died in 864 Hijiri, Jalal al-Suyuti, Abd al-Rahman ibn Abi Bakr ibn Muhammad, who died in 911 Hijiri. It was transcribed by Noah bin Omar Al-Qabili on Wednesday, Muharram 24, 1207 Hijiri. The number of papers was 382, the number of lines was 19, and the size of 19.5 × 13.5 cm. The beginning of the manuscript: (Praise be to Allah for His grace... This is what those who wish to complete the interpretation of the Noble Qur’an needed the most, which was composed by Imam Jalal al-Din al-Mahali...) and the end of the manuscript: ...and they are the Christians, and the joke of the substitute stated that the converts are neither Jews nor Christians, and Allah Almighty knows best, , and he is the best disposer of our affairs and the best helper, and may God’s prayers and peace be upon the best of his creation, our master Muhammad and his family and all of his companions. Glory be to you Lord, Lord of Glory, exalted from what they describe, and praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds." It is a precious copy, and well cared for in braided form, and the first and last two papers were decorated with floral and geometric decoration. The verses were written in red ink, and the tafsir in black ink. The transcriber indicated that he began writing this copy on Tuesday, 26 of Dhul-Qa’dah 1206 Hijiri. And it is a waqf (Charitable trust) of Khalid bin Sultan, dated 1284 Hijiri. It is known that Jalal al-Din al-Mahali began his interpretation from Surat al-Kahf to the end of the Qur’an, then Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti came and completed it from Surat al-Baqarah to the end of Surat al-Isra, then the interpretation of al-Fatihah.
