Author's Introduction

Dr. Muhammad Hafeez Arshid, the esteemed author of Tafsir, was born in 1948 into the noble Awan family of Chakwal district. His family was renowned in the region for their knowledge, piety, and spiritual service.

Among his distinguished ancestors was Sheikh al‑Hadith Qazi Qamaruddin (may Allah have mercy on him), a celebrated scholar of Chakrala. He completed his studies under the guidance of Hazrat Maulana Ahmad Ali Saharanpuri (may Allah have mercy on him), from whom he received ijazah (permission) to teach Hadith in 1296 AH. Qazi Qamaruddin devoted his life to serving religion in his area until his passing. His students included both local seekers of knowledge and prominent scholars from Attock, Mianwali, and Gujrat.

He was a staunch defender of Hadith and played a pivotal role in refuting the fitna of Maulvi Abdullah Chakwalawi, who denied Hadith. Through his efforts, this mischief was defeated, and Abdullah was compelled to leave his village. Sheikh Qazi Qamaruddin was also a senior deputy of Hazrat Khwaja Sirajuddin Naqshbandi Mujaddidi, and his name is mentioned with honor in Malfuzat Sirajiyah.

Dr. Hafeez Arshad's grandfather, Maulana Qazi Kaleemullah (may Allah have mercy on him), hailed from Kot Qazi, Tehsil Lawa. After memorizing the Qur'an, he pursued religious education under Sheikh al‑Hadith Qazi Qamaruddin. He was not only his distinguished student but also his son‑in‑law. Following Qazi Qamaruddin's passing, Maulana Kaleemullah succeeded him as his deputy and continued his mission of teaching and preaching.

Muhammad Nasiruddin (may Allah have mercy on him), the father of Dr. Muhammad Hafeez Arshad, was a distinguished scholar and servant of Islam. He memorized the Qur'an and received his foundational religious education at his family‑run Darul Uloom in Chakrala.

• He completed his matriculation from a local high school.
• He then traveled to the prestigious Darul Uloom Deoband (U.P., India) to pursue advanced religious studies.
• In 1365 AH, he graduated with distinction, earning his degree and certificate.
• After the creation of Pakistan, he joined the Oriental College, Lahore.
• Following the death of his mother in 1961, he resigned from his academic post to serve his father.
• He passed away in 1964, leaving behind 29 books on diverse Islamic topics.

After completing his matriculation, Dr. Muhammad Hafeez Arshad pursued Islamic education at Darul Uloom Jamia Muhammadia, Muhammadi Sharif, District Jhang. In 1966, he secured first position in the Fazil Arabic examination conducted officially under the Lahore Board.

Following his religious education, he pursued secular studies: B.A. in History and Economics, and M.A. in Islamic Studies from Punjab University. Choosing not to enter preaching or Imamate, Dr. Arshad studied accounting for professional employment. After passing cost accounting examinations, he worked in Libya for many years with Baker Hughes.

He later obtained an MBA in Finance from the United States of America. His career allowed him to travel extensively across North America, Africa, Asia, and Europe. He retired in 1995. Returning to Pakistan, Dr. Arshad earned a PhD in Islamic Shariah from the Islamia University of Bahawalpur. His doctoral research focused on Islamic banking, resulting in the book "Financing in Islam: An Operational Approach".

Currently, Dr. Arshad oversees the Al‑Hafeez Welfare Trust, dedicated to promoting Islamic education and supporting orphans. His Tafsir stands as a testament to his lifelong commitment to serving religion and humanity.