Overview of studies in the field of tafsir in Kosova over the last fifty years

Abstract

Like other Muslim nations, the Albanians consider the Quran the most- read book compared to other academic or literary texts. The Holy Quran is also the book Albanians were most focused on translating and using in their language. Albanian researchers carefully followed academic studies about the Quran in Europe, and they also managed to hold debates with orientalists, some of whose opinions they considered unstable. Though subject to numerous oppressions over the years, despite this, they made considerable efforts for the sake of religion and homeland. Although they had challenging experiences, they made unforgettable steps in interpreting the word of God and achieved great success by translating and writing in many fields, including that tafsir. In this study, an overview of academic works in the field of tafsir with particular emphasis on Kosova will be made, including translations and various academic studies and published literature. The research consists of reviewing books published in this field, translations, and examining academic studies based on the Journal "Islamic Education," published by the Islamic Community of Kosova. After presenting the general knowledge of these studies, their distribution will be mentioned according to the fields and years duly published, making an overview of the content and method that characterize them.