Tafsir al-Mizan
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Al-Mizan fi tafsiri'l-Qur'an, popularly known as Tafsir al-Mizan ,
is a Shi'a Muslim tafsir
(or exegesis
of the Quran) written by Ayatollah Sayyid Muhammad Hussein Tabataba'i.
The book consists of 20 volumes. Up till now more than three editions have been printed in Iran
and Lebanon
.
is a Shi'a Muslim tafsir
Tafsir
Tafseer is the Arabic word for exegesis or commentary, usually of the Qur'an. Ta'wīl is a subset of tafsir and refers to esoteric or mystical interpretation. An author of tafsir is a mufassir .- Etymology :...
(or exegesis
Exegesis
Exegesis is a critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious text. Traditionally the term was used primarily for exegesis of the Bible; however, in contemporary usage it has broadened to mean a critical explanation of any text, and the term "Biblical exegesis" is used...
of the Quran) written by Ayatollah Sayyid Muhammad Hussein Tabataba'i.
The book consists of 20 volumes. Up till now more than three editions have been printed in Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
and Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
.