Iranian Qur’an expert hails unifying role of “Al-Mu’jam” encyclopedia

Hujjat-ul-Islam Hassan Momenzadeh in an interview with Astan News conducted on the Islamic Unity Week said,“The basis for unity is the proper dissemination of Quranic teachings;therefore, in order to reach unity, first we need to come to a unified understanding in scientific-Quranic fields.”

He highlighted the book has been acknowledged by Shia authorities and Quranic and Islamic researchers both at home and abroad.

The cleric noted: “As far as interpretation is concerned, this book includes all different Qur’anic interpretations by various Islamic denominations”.

He added, “In fact, it is a Quranic encyclopedia covering a wide range of issues such as Qur’anic interpretations, teachings, literary intricacies, etc. Each entry starts with the etymology of a Qur’anic lexicon.”

According to the Iranian expert on Qur’an, the book could be classified into four categories of Quranic terms, signs, miracles and interpretations.

Stating that the book was acclaims by Quranic experts from Tunisia, Morocco and Iraq, Hujjat-ul-Islam Mo’menzadeh concluded his remarks by adding: “The book contains the views and interpretations of over 220 experts, and draws upon over 300 references. So, half of it reflects the views of Sunni thinkers”.

Head of Qur’anic Studies emphasized the scientific and practical role of the book in forging unity among Muslims, saying: “This great book by the Islamic Research Foundation has so far been welcomed in some Islamic states such as India, Egypt, etc., and been displayed in Quranic exhibitions”.