Towards Understanding the Quran (Vol 5, Surahs 17-21) (Paperback) Author: Sayyid Abul Ala Mawdoodi Publisher: The Islamic Foundation A lively and highly readable English rendering of Tafhim al-Qurân™an. This Tafsir answers contemporary questions and makes the Qurân™an fully relevant to the concerns of our day, yet it loses none of its timelessness nor sacrifices any of the traditional understanding. Each surah is prefaced by an account of the background and teachings. Maps and indexes add greatly to the work. Ansariâ™s project is a true labour of love, Islamic devotion and scholarship. Issa J. Boullata, Religious Studies Review Vol. V: Surahs Bani Israel.