Bayan Ul Quran (Urdu: بیان القرآن) is a three volume tafsir (exegesis) of the Quran written by Indian Islamic scholar, Ashraf Ali Thanwi (d.1943). Originally written in Urdu, it is the most prominent work of its author. The tafsīr is said to be specifically for scholars. Background The compilation of this exegesis was started in 1320 AH. Thanwi completed this in 1905 (1323 AH). It was published in twelve volumes from Matb'a Mujtabai, Delhi in 1908 (1326 AH). The prominent Khutba-i-Tafsir-i-Bayan al Quran by the author occupies a very pivotal place in all editions, because in this ‘Khutba’ Thanwi has discussed the causes for compiling this Tafsir. He Says: "I used to ponder about the compilation of a precise exegesis of Quran which can touch the important aspects and dimensions of society without any innovation, but I was aware about the inferable exegesis of Quran compiled before and this is why I counted any other exegesis of Quran an addition to the number not something cut of box. This was the time when people used to translate the Quran for market gains which was contradicting the rulings of Sharia, and common Muslims went astray due to its misinterpretations. However these misinterpretations of Quran were countered by many pamphlets but were inadequate to counter this tide…..In this background on 12th Rabi al-Awal 1320 A.H I began to compile this Tafsir with the hope of after worldly gains from Allah, and it may prove beneficial for the masses." Methodology The seven most important characteristic feature of this Tafsir according to Thanwi are: Use of simple words in translating the Quranic verses to make it easy to be comprehended. No use of phrases in translation, because phrases have many connotations. The translation has to be in prose so that it maintains clarity of the text and lucidity. Efforts have been made to prevent the readers from doubts and misconceptions. The most difficult topics are supported with explanatory notes. If a verse has diverse narrations for its exegesis, the most authentic narration has been taken into consideration. The commentary of verses is made to display in itself a sound connection. Out of four schools of Jurisprudence, Hanafi school of thought is taken into consideration, and if needed other schools are textualised on the margins. For specific purpose Arabic margin is added, in which Makki and Madani, obscure words are explained, context and background of