Tafsir Meshkat
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| Author | Mohammad Ali Ansari |
|---|---|
| Original title | تفسیر مشکات |
| Language | Persian |
| Subject | Qur'anic exegesis |
| Genre | Islamic literature |
| Publication place | Iran |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover & Paperback) |
Tafsir Meshkat is an exegesis on Qur'an by contemporary Shia Islam scholar Mohammad Ali Ansari in Persian. The book makes use of old and new Persian poems, as well as history, sociology and other scientific observations, with a focus on the etymology and meanings of the words used in the Qur'an.[1][2]
Title Significance
[edit]The title "Meshkat" (مِشْکاة) refers to the "niche" mentioned in the Quranic verse of light (An-Nur 24:35), symbolizing a channel of divine guidance. Ansari selected this title to reflect the tafsir’s mission of illuminating Quranic wisdom and guidance for humanity.[3][4]
Author and Background
[edit]Mohammad Ali Ansari (born 1964) is a prominent Iranian Shia scholar and researcher. He began the Tafsir Meshkat project around the year 2000 CE. As of 2025, the commentary comprises 40 volumes, with 16 volumes published by Noor Hedayat Cultural Institute based in Mashhad, Iran.[5]
Methodology and Features
[edit]Tafsir Meshkat employs a distinctive approach characterized by[6]:
- Guidance-Centric Interpretation
- Interdisciplinary Synthesis
- Accessible Language
| Volume | Surahs Covered | Key Themes Addressed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Fatihah | Quranic hermeneutics |
| 2–6 | Al-Baqarah | Legal injunctions & social ethics |
| 7–9 | Al-Imran | Theological debates |
| 16 | Al-A'raf | Spiritual purification |
Distinctive Elements
[edit]- Incorporates Persian poetic references to illustrate Quranic concepts.[7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Hedayat Nour Organization". hedayatnoor.ir (in Arabic). Archived from the original on 2014-04-11.
- ^ "Ahsan Al-Hadis Organization". Archived from the original on 2015-05-16. Retrieved 2013-03-16.
- ^ "سوره نور / آیه 35 - 38". 10 August 2011. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
- ^ Barati, H. بررسی رویکرد تفسیر «مشکاة» اثر محمدعلی انصاری, فصلنامه مشکوة , دوره 39، شماره 3 - شماره پیاپی 148 آذر 1399 صفحه 97-116
- ^ "تفسیر مشکات" (in Persian). Noor Hedayat Cultural Institute. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
- ^ معرفی تفسیر مشکات تفسیر قرآن کریم انصاری
- ^ تفسیر قرآن محمدعلی انصاری (بیان 3)
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