The Great Commentary, or Keys to the Unseen, is a commentary on the Quran by Sheikh al-Islam Fakhr al-Din al-Razi. The Great Commentary and Keys to the Unseen are two sides of the same coin, as they are well-known names among scholars and researchers for a single commentary authored by Imam Fakhr al-Din al-Razi. Some scholars have attempted to combine these two titles, stating that al-Razi authored his great commentary, Keys to the Unseen.
This commentary is considered the most important, and indeed the best, of the commentaries belonging to the school of exegesis based on reasoned opinion. It is a comprehensive scholarly work specializing in the field of Islamic religion in general, and the science of exegesis in particular. Furthermore, it is a cornerstone of rational interpretations of the Quran, representing the pinnacle of intellectual endeavor to understand the Quran. It is a vast repository of rational guidance and theoretical pronouncements on interpretation, and it is considered a comprehensive commentary because it combines interpretation based on sound reason and authentic transmission. Moreover, it encompasses extensive research covering various scientific disciplines. It is also one of the longest and most detailed commentaries, both ancient and modern, presenting diverse opinions and discussing various beliefs and schools of thought.
Al-Razi's commentary comprises thirty-two parts in sixteen large volumes, printed and widely circulated among scholars. It enjoys widespread renown among Quranic students due to its rich research encompassing various scientific disciplines, and it is considered a foundational work of exegesis based on reasoned opinion. This application for the interpretation of Fakhr al-Razi is distinguished from others by several features:
The book is complete and identical to the printed version.
A complete index of all chapters of the Holy Quran.
Fast and accurate search across all chapters of the book, displaying all results for the search term.
Separate search within each chapter of the interpretation.
Night mode for eye comfort while reading.
Automatic saving of the last read page and return to it.
Font zoom functionality.
Works offline.
Simple and easy-to-use interface.
Very small application size.
Fast and smooth performance on all devices.
Large, clear font in a comprehensive format with the ability to copy the text.
Quranic verses are highlighted in a different color than the commentary.
Prophetic hadiths are highlighted in a different color than the text and verses.
The Keys to the Unseen or Great Commentary by Fakhr al-Razi: A Complete Indexed and Verified Commentary