Elmalılı was a staunch follower of the Maturidi school of theology (predominant in Turkey and Central Asia) and the Hanafi school of jurisprudence. His tafsir reflects this theological framework, emphasizing the primacy of divine sovereignty and human responsibility.
If you're not fluent in Turkish, you can still benefit from Yazır's tafsir: kur'an tefsiri elmalılı hamdi yazır
The genesis of this tafsir is unique. In 1925, the Turkish Grand National Assembly passed a law to translate the Quran into Turkish to counter the rising tide of secularism and to ensure the public had access to the divine text in a language they understood. Elmalılı was entrusted with this herculean task. Elmalılı was a staunch follower of the Maturidi