Tafhim-ul-Quran (Urdu: تفہيم القرآن‎, romanized: Towards Understanding the Qur’an) is a 6-volume translation and commentary of the Qur’an by the Islamist ideologue Syed Abul Ala Maududi. Maududi began writing the book in 1942^[1] and completed it in 1972.^[2][3]

The Tafhim is a combination of orthodox and modernist interpretation and has deeply influenced modern Islamic thought. It differs from traditional exegeses in several ways. It is more than a traditional commentary on the scripture as it contains discussions and debates regarding economics, sociology, history, and politics. In his text, Maududi highlights Quranic perspective and argues that Islam provides ample guidance in all spheres.