Advice for the Beginner in the Science of Tafsir

Question:
Among the questions that have come to us, this questioner says: I want to begin in the science of tafsir, and I have a desire to regularly attend the lessons of one of the scholars nearby, if Allah wills. But what do you advise me to start with if I want to enter the science of tafsir? He also asks: What is your opinion of the tafsirs of al-Zamakhshari and al-Qurtubi? May Allah bless you.

Answer:
The tafsir of al-Zamakhshari deals with eloquence and linguistic matters, so from this perspective it is a good tafsir.
However, it is not free from ta'wil (figurative interpretation) of the attributes and doctrinal errors, but from the perspective of eloquence and language, it is a good book in tafsir.
As for the book of al-Qurtubi, it is a tafsir that explains the Qur'anic rulings, meaning the Qur'anic rulings indicated by the Qur'an. It is a comprehensive book and a great reference for students of knowledge. The beginner starts with the concise works. The tafsir of al-Baghawi (may Allah have mercy on him) is a good concise work, and it is relied upon by the people of the Sunnah and the community; it is the tafsir of Imam al-Baghawi. Also, the tafsir of the renowned scholar of our time, 'Abd al-Rahman ibn Sa'di, is a comprehensive, concise, and very beneficial book with easy expression. Yes.