Foundations of understanding the Terminology of the Quran and its role in Interpretation from the perspective of Allama Tabatabai

The quality of understanding the terminology of the Quran in the process of interpretation follows certain principles and proceeds from definite foundations. Analyzing the text of almizān commentary، the present article seeks to reach the foundations of understanding the quranic terminology from the perspective of Allāma tabātabāi and state its influence in the exegesis of the Quran. Allāma holds that 1. Qualities of the referents of Quranic terms are beyond their original significations. this paves the way for literal return of single term to various referents seemingly different. 2. Quranic terms in verses concerning divine qualities and the hereafter are mainly used in metaphysical and transcendental referents. Thus، customary and conventional referents of these terms should not prevent the commentator from their metaphysical or transcendental referents. 3. The semantic development of certain Quranic terms by the passage of time has given rise to meaninings in the Quran different from those current in the usage of the Arab community. So the criterion for proper understanding of these terms is recognition of the prevalent usage of them at the age of revelation. 4. Some of terminology within the Quranic context carry a particular meaning. Therefore، we need to consider this particularity in understanding Quranic terminology. 5. A large number of foreign vocabulary have acquired new meanings in Arabic. The meanings of such words should only be reached through their usages in Arabic language and literature.