References / Bibliography
Note on style: Arabic names and terms are written without diacritics for clarity. When scholars are mentioned, customary honorifics such as Rahimahullah are retained. The word Qur’an is spelled consistently, and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is always mentioned with due respect.
Primary Islamic Sources
The Qur’an. Arabic text with translation cited in relevant chapters. Based on the Madinah Mushaf and verified English renderings.
Al Bukhari, Muhammad ibn Ismail. Sahih al Bukhari. Verified Arabic editions and English translations.
Muslim, Muslim ibn al Hajjaj. Sahih Muslim. Verified Arabic editions and reliable English renderings.
Classical Tafsir and Foundational Works
Ibn Kathir, Ismail Rahimahullah. Tafsir al Qur’an al Azim. Standard multi-volume editions.
Al Qurtubi, Muhammad ibn Ahmad Rahimahullah. Al Jami li Ahkam al Qur’an (Tafsir al Qurtubi). Standard multi-volume editions.
As Sadi, Abdur Rahman Rahimahullah. Taysir al Karimir Rahman fi Tafsir Kalam al Mannan. Reliable print editions.
Ibn Taymiyyah, Ahmad Rahimahullah. Majmu’ al Fatawa and selected treatises on creed and methodology.
Ibn al Qayyim, Muhammad Rahimahullah. Selected works used for insights into ethics and spiritual development.
Modern Translations and Studies
Khattab, Mustafa. The Clear Qur’an. Goodword Books and other recognized publishers.
Abdel Haleem, M. A. S. The Qur’an: A New Translation. Oxford University Press.
Pickthall, Muhammad Marmaduke. The Meaning of the Glorious Qur’an. Various editions.
Khan, Muhammad Muhsin and Al Hilali, Muhammad Taqi ud Din. Interpretation of the Meanings of the Noble Qur’an. Darussalam Publications.
Biblical Sources and Study Aids
The Holy Bible. Versions cited: King James Version, New International Version, English Standard Version. Standard reference editions.
Metzger, Bruce M. and Ehrman, Bart D. The Text of the New Testament. Oxford University Press.
Brown, Raymond E. An Introduction to the New Testament. Yale University Press.
Albright, W. F. and Mann, C. S. Matthew. Anchor Bible Series. Doubleday.
Methodology, Creed, and Comparative Studies
Abu Zahra, Muhammad. Khatm an Nubuwah (Finality of Prophethood). Arabic editions.
Deedat, Ahmed. Selected booklets and debates referenced for historical comparison.
Saeed, Abdullah. Interpreting the Qur’an. Routledge Studies.
Nasr, Seyyed Hossein (ed.). The Study Quran. HarperCollins Publishers.
Dictionaries and Reference Tools
Lane, Edward William. Arabic-English Lexicon. Classic reference editions.
Wehr, Hans. A Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic. Spoken Language Services and later editions.
Vine, W. E. Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words. Thomas Nelson Publishers.
Editorial and Formatting Note
Qur’an citations include surah and ayah numbers within chapters. Biblical quotations are cited by book, chapter, and verse. Classical references correspond to widely available multi-volume editions. The MRWF editorial standard preserves Qur’an spelling and omits transliteration diacritics for clarity.