An Analytical Study of the Scholarly Contributions of Abdul Razzaq Bhattarlvi, the Author of Tafsir Najoom al-Furqan

صاحب تفسیر نجوم الفرقان عبدالرزاق بھترالوی کی خدمات کاجائزہ

Abstract

This paper explores the scholarly services and intellectual contributions of Maulana Abdul Razzaq Bhattarlvi, the renowned author of Tafsir Najoom al-Furqan. As a prominent scholar of the subcontinent, Bhattarlvi played a significant role in the field of Qur’anic exegesis. His tafsir reflects a deep understanding of classical Islamic sciences, while also addressing contemporary issues with clarity and relevance. The study examines the unique features of Najoom al-Furqan, its methodology, linguistic style, and theological insights. Moreover, it highlights Bhattarlvi’s broader religious and educational services, situating his work within the historical and intellectual context of 20th-century Islamic scholarship in South Asia. The paper aims to bring attention to a relatively less-known yet valuable tafsir and its author, whose contributions deserve wider academic recognition.