A Lexical Investigation into Zahhak bin-Mozahem's Interpretative Traditions

Since a long time ago، Islamic scholars have been probing into the lexical items of the Quran as the root of understanding this holy book. The outcome of their attempts are a large number of invaluable works. Zahhak bin-Mozahem is one of the interpreters of the Quran who has based his interpretation on explaining the lexical items of the Quran. Thus، one can find out how he explained and interpreted words of the Quran by exploring his interpretive traditions. Since some of Zahhak’s interpretative notes are related to etymology of words، we have had to discuss some issues such as vojouh (aspects)، nazaer (homologues)، moarrabat (Arabicized words) and gharaeb (oddities). Of course، context and compoundation are other issues that Zahhak has taken into account. Thus، it is possible to explore the elements and clues that influence the meaning of words in Zahhak’s interpretative thoughts. Obviously، a methodical discussion on the ideas of interpreters such as Zahhak who lived in close proximity to the time of revelation can pave the way for understanding the Quran.