The Opening Chapter of The Qur’an (Surah Al-Fatihah)

Azad’s explanation (tafsir) of surah al-Fatihah, the first chapter of the Qur’an, explains the Qur’anic conception of God in the light of the pattern of organisation found in phenomenal nature. Rightly regarded as Azad’s major contribution to Islamic learning, this is a profound exposition of Qur’anic thought.