A COMMENTARY ON THE QUR'AN (TAFSIR AL-KASHSHAF), OTTOMAN 17TH CENTURY Abu AL-Qasim Mahmud Bin Umar al-Zamakhshari Known As Jar Allah ( D. 1143-44): Al-Kashshaf ' An Haqa'iq al-Tanzil. Arabic manuscript on paper, 379ff., each folio with 24ll. of naskh script, the text from the Qur'an in red, the rest in black, ruled in blue border, important words in red ink, opening folio with gold and polychrome illuminated headpiece, Surah headings in red ink, occasional marginal notes, commentary on surahs till Surah Maryam. Al-Kashshaaf ( the Revealer) is a seminal tafsir by Al-Zamakhshari written in the 12th century. Considered a primary source by major scholars, it is famous for its deep linguistic analysis, demonstrations of the supremacy of declamation of the Quran, and the representation of the method the Quran uses to convey meaning using literary elements and figurative speech. In a modern blue leather binding. Text: 10 by 15 cm Panel: 15 by 20 cm