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Al Mizan 2
In this preface we shall describe the method adopted in this book to find out the meanings of the verses of the Qur'an. at-Tafsir (exegesis), that is, explaining the meanings of the Qur'anic verse, clarifying its import and finding out its significance, is one of the earliest academic activities in Islam. The interpretation of the Qur'an began with its revelation, as is clear from the words of Allah: Even as We have sent among you an Apostle from among you who recites to you Our communications and purifies you and teaches you the Book and the wisdom and teaches you that which you did not know (2:151).
Published By:
Muhammad Hussain Tabatabai
Published Date:
June 15, 2026
Pages:
1019
Subjects:
Islamic Education, Biography, Serat, Quran, Islamic Knowledge
Available Format:
(4.19)
Action:
Description
In this preface we shall describe the method adopted in this book to find out the meanings of the verses of the Qur'an. at-Tafsir (exegesis), that is, explaining the meanings of the Qur'anic verse, clarifying its import and finding out its significance, is one of the earliest academic activities in Islam. The interpretation of the Qur'an began with its revelation, as is clear from the words of Allah: Even as We have sent among you an Apostle from among you who recites to you Our communications and purifies you and teaches you the Book and the wisdom and teaches you that which you did not know (2:151).