al-Mīzān⌕
Sūrah 21
ٱلْأَنْبِيَاء

Al-Anbiya (The Prophets)

Tafsīr al-Mīzān by ʿAllāmah Muḥammad Ḥusayn Ṭabāṭabāʾī (English translation). Source: vol 28 pp 13–34, vol 28 pp 35–72, vol 28 pp 73–88, vol 28 pp 89–111, vol 28 pp 112–127, vol 28 pp 128–153

  1. Verses 1–15Their reckoning has drawn near to mankind, while in heedlessness are they turning aside.Introduction · Commentary · Discussion Concerning the Createdness or Eternity of God’s Speech · Examining Narrations
  2. Verses 16–33Nay! We hurl the truth against falsehood, so that it breaks its head, and lo! It vanishes; and woe to you for what you describe; (21:19) And whoever is in the hIntroduction · Commentary · Philosophical and Qur’anic Discussion: God’s Wisdom and the Meaning of His Actions Being Beneficial · Examining Narrations
  3. Verses 34–47Every soul shall taste of death, and We try you by evil and good by way of probation; and to Us you shall be brought back.Introduction · Commentary · Examining Narrations
  4. Verses 48–77And this is a blessed reminder which We have revealed; will you then deny it?Introduction · Commentary · Examining Narrations
  5. Verses 78–91So We made Solomon understand it; and to each one We gave wisdom and knowledge; and We subdued the mountains and the birds to celebrate Our praise with David; aIntroduction · Commentary · Examining Narrations
  6. Verses 92–112Therefore whoever shall do good deeds and he is a believer, there shall be no denying of his exertion, and surely We will write (it) down for him.Introduction · Commentary · Examining Narrations