Who was known as “Tarjuman ul Quran”?

Correct answer: Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas (RA). Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas (RA), a cousin of the Prophet (PBUH), is called “Tarjuman ul Quran”, meaning the interpreter of the Quran.

Background: He is also called “Hibr ul-Ummah” (the scholar of the nation).

• Hazrat Ali (RA): Hazrat Ali (RA) is known as “Bab-ul-Ilm” (the Gate of Knowledge).
• Hazrat Saad bin Abi Waqas (RA): Saad bin Abi Waqas (RA) is known as a great archer and a conqueror of Persia.
• Hazrat Usman (R): Hazrat Usman (RA) is known as “Jamiul Quran” (collector of the Quran).

Did you know? The Prophet (PBUH) prayed for him to be given understanding of the Quran.

Memory trick: Ibn Abbas = interpreter.