Best Tafsirs

Which are some of the most reliable Qur'an Tafsirs which hold high status & also which are some of the best hadith Tafsirs?
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⭐ 1. Tafsir al-Tabari (جامع البيان عن تأويل آي القرآن)

Authored by: Imam Abu Ja'far al-Tabari (d. 310H)

The greatest classical tafsir based on riwayah (reports).

Relies on statements of the Sahabah and Tabi'in.

Ibn Taymiyyah repeatedly praised it.

⭐ 2. Tafsir Ibn Kathir (تفسير القرآن العظيم)

Authored by: Imam Ibn Kathir (d. 774H)

Most recommended tafsir for the general Muslim today.

Based heavily on authentic ahadith and reports of the Salaf.

Shaykh Ibn Baz, Ibn Uthaymeen, al-Albani and many others constantly advised it.

⭐ 3. Tafsir al-Baghawi (معالم التنزيل)

Authored by: Imam al-Baghawi (d. 516H)

Known as Khulāsat Tafsīr al-Tabari because it removes weak reports.

Highly praised by Ibn Taymiyyah and later scholars.

⭐ 4. Tafsir al-Sa'di (تيسير الكريم الرحمن)

Authored by: Shaykh Abdur-Rahman al-Sa'di (d. 1376H)

Clear, simple, based on correct Aqeedah.

Widely taught by Salafi scholars today.

Ibn Uthaymeen recommended it strongly.

⭐ 5. Tafsir Ibn Jarir + Ibn Kathir combination

Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah said:

"The most authentic tafsirs are those based upon transmitted reports such as the tafsir of Ibn Jarir, and the tafsir of Ibn Kathir is the closest to it."
Reference: Majmu' al-Fatawa: 13/363


📘 Second: Best and Most Reliable Hadith Tafsirs (Sharh al-Hadith)
⭐ 1. Fath al-Bari Sharh Sahih al-Bukhari

By: Imam Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani (d. 852H)

The greatest explanation of Sahih al-Bukhari.

A foundational reference for hadith understanding.

⭐ 2. Irshad al-Sari (Sharh Bukhari)

By: Al-Qastallani (d. 923H)

Complementary to Fath al-Bari.

⭐ 3. Umdat al-Qari (Sharh Bukhari)

By: Badr al-Din al-Ayni (d. 855H)

Offers deep linguistic and fiqh benefits.

⭐ 4. Sharh Sahih Muslim

By: Imam al-Nawawi (d. 676H)

The most relied-upon commentary for Sahih Muslim.

Clear, concise, foundational.

⭐ 5. Tuhfat al-Ahwadhi (Sharh Sunan al-Tirmidhi)

By: Al-Mubarakfuri (d. 1353H)

Highly regarded by hadith scholars.

Used extensively by Shaykh al-Albani.

⭐ 6. ‘Awn al-Ma’bud (Sharh Sunan Abi Dawud)

By: Shams al-Haqq al-Azimabadi (d. 1329H)

Strong, reliable commentary clarifying fiqh and hadith meanings.

⭐ 7. Sharh Riyadh al-Salihin

By: Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen

Clear, authentic, and practical.

Considered one of the best hadith commentaries for daily guidance.
 
⭐ 1. Tafsir al-Tabari (جامع البيان عن تأويل آي القرآن)

Authored by: Imam Abu Ja'far al-Tabari (d. 310H)

The greatest classical tafsir based on riwayah (reports).

Relies on statements of the Sahabah and Tabi'in.

Ibn Taymiyyah repeatedly praised it.

⭐ 2. Tafsir Ibn Kathir (تفسير القرآن العظيم)

Authored by: Imam Ibn Kathir (d. 774H)

Most recommended tafsir for the general Muslim today.

Based heavily on authentic ahadith and reports of the Salaf.

Shaykh Ibn Baz, Ibn Uthaymeen, al-Albani and many others constantly advised it.

⭐ 3. Tafsir al-Baghawi (معالم التنزيل)

Authored by: Imam al-Baghawi (d. 516H)

Known as Khulāsat Tafsīr al-Tabari because it removes weak reports.

Highly praised by Ibn Taymiyyah and later scholars.

⭐ 4. Tafsir al-Sa'di (تيسير الكريم الرحمن)

Authored by: Shaykh Abdur-Rahman al-Sa'di (d. 1376H)

Clear, simple, based on correct Aqeedah.

Widely taught by Salafi scholars today.

Ibn Uthaymeen recommended it strongly.

⭐ 5. Tafsir Ibn Jarir + Ibn Kathir combination

Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah said:

"The most authentic tafsirs are those based upon transmitted reports such as the tafsir of Ibn Jarir, and the tafsir of Ibn Kathir is the closest to it."
Reference: Majmu' al-Fatawa: 13/363


📘 Second: Best and Most Reliable Hadith Tafsirs (Sharh al-Hadith)
⭐ 1. Fath al-Bari Sharh Sahih al-Bukhari

By: Imam Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani (d. 852H)

The greatest explanation of Sahih al-Bukhari.

A foundational reference for hadith understanding.

⭐ 2. Irshad al-Sari (Sharh Bukhari)

By: Al-Qastallani (d. 923H)

Complementary to Fath al-Bari.

⭐ 3. Umdat al-Qari (Sharh Bukhari)

By: Badr al-Din al-Ayni (d. 855H)

Offers deep linguistic and fiqh benefits.

⭐ 4. Sharh Sahih Muslim

By: Imam al-Nawawi (d. 676H)

The most relied-upon commentary for Sahih Muslim.

Clear, concise, foundational.

⭐ 5. Tuhfat al-Ahwadhi (Sharh Sunan al-Tirmidhi)

By: Al-Mubarakfuri (d. 1353H)

Highly regarded by hadith scholars.

Used extensively by Shaykh al-Albani.

⭐ 6. ‘Awn al-Ma’bud (Sharh Sunan Abi Dawud)

By: Shams al-Haqq al-Azimabadi (d. 1329H)

Strong, reliable commentary clarifying fiqh and hadith meanings.

⭐ 7. Sharh Riyadh al-Salihin

By: Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen

Clear, authentic, and practical.

Considered one of the best hadith commentaries for daily guidance.
Is Tafsir Al Tabari & Tafsir al-Baghawi available in an English translation? If so can you please share the PDFs

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