Muḥammad al-Ṭāhir b. ʿĀshūr

Muhammad Tahir Ibn Ashur was a Tunisian Islamic scholar renowned for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and Quranic exegesis. He served as the Grand Mufti of the Maliki school in Tunisia. His most celebrated work, 'Tafsir al-Tahrir wa'l-Tanwir', is a comprehensive exegesis of the Quran that blends classical interpretations with contemporary insights, making it a significant reference in Islamic studies. He also contributed to Islamic legal theory and education, advocating for reforms in the ...See more