Tafseer of The Family of Imraan · Aal-i-Imraan · 3:1
Alif, Lam, Meem.
Important: The Arabic source text is always authoritative. This translation is a study aid and has not been verified by scholars — do not use it as a basis for religious proof or for deriving rulings (ahkam). When in doubt, always consult the Arabic text and a qualified scholar.
The statement concerning the explanation of His saying: الم (Alif Lām Mīm) (1)
Abū Jaʿfar said: We have already previously given the exposition concerning the meaning of His saying "Alif Lām Mīm", in a manner that absolves us from repeating it in this place. (2) And likewise the exposition concerning His saying "Allah". (3)
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The footnotes:
(1) In the printed edition: "Abū Jaʿfar Muḥammad ibn Jarīr ibn Yazīd al-Ṭabarī, may Allah be pleased with him, informed us", and I have adopted what is in the manuscript.
(2) See what passed previously, volume 1: 205-224.
(3) See what passed previously, volume 1: 122-126.
