Commentary of Imam Al Askari (asws) Part 13

Commentary of Imam Al Askari (asws) Part 13

Commentary of Imam Al Askari (asws) Part 13 continues the Qurʾānic exegesis attributed to Imam Ḥasan al-ʿAskarī (ʿa, an honorific meaning ʿalayhi al-salām — “peace be upon him”), the eleventh Imam of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa). This thirteenth volume deepens the commentary on Sūrat al-Baqarah, focusing on social responsibility, moral solidarity, and the ethics of communal life. The commentary portrays faith as a living system of justice (ʿadl), mercy (raḥmah), and mutual care, revealing that devotion to God is inseparable from compassion toward others.

About the Book

This volume interprets verses related to cooperation, charity (infāq), and the collective duty to promote good and prevent wrongdoing (amr bi’l-maʿrūf wa nahy ʿan al-munkar). Drawing from hadith (prophetic and Imamic traditions) transmitted within the Imam’s school, it emphasizes that taqwā (God-consciousness) manifests in the believer’s social conduct and not merely in private piety. The text reminds readers that justice begins in the heart but must extend to one’s interactions with family, community, and society at large. It also examines examples from the lives of previous nations, showing how neglect of communal responsibility led to moral decay and divine reproof.

What You Will Discover

• Qurʾānic interpretations on ʿadl (justice), raḥmah (compassion), and infāq (charity) as pillars of social life.
• Hadith (prophetic and Imamic traditions) illustrating the balance between personal worship and public duty.
• Ethical lessons on amr bi’l-maʿrūf wa nahy ʿan al-munkar (enjoining good and forbidding evil).
• Reflections on how faith fosters unity, empathy, and collective moral strength.
• Insights on the Qurʾānic vision of a community grounded in justice and mercy.

About the Author

The compiler of Commentary of Imam Al Askari (asws) Part 13 preserved narrations transmitted through the Imam’s companions and early Shīʿī scholars. While the commentary remains attributed to Imam Ḥasan al-ʿAskarī (ʿa), its focus on communal ethics and spiritual solidarity reflects the inclusive moral outlook of his school. The text shows how devotion to God, expressed through justice and compassion, sustains the moral foundation of a righteous society.

Who Is This Book For?

For readers seeking to understand how the Qurʾān integrates personal piety with social responsibility, this volume offers the teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa) on justice, mercy, and the spiritual essence of community.