A study of the interpretive narrations of Majma 'al-Bayan from the perspective of Allameh Tabatabai

One of the most important ways to understand the Qur'an correctly, as evidenced by reason and narration, is to refer to the narrations. Unfortunately, the treasure trove of narrations has undergone a transformation since the time of its issuance, and this has doubled the need for a thorough analysis of the narrations, and the critique and study of interpretive narrations has long been considered by some commentators. Allameh Tabatabai is one of the commentators who has criticized interpretive narrations under the title of "narrative discussion". This article has collected and studied Allameh's critiques of Majma 'al-Bayan narrations in a descriptive-analytical method. Allameh's criticisms include the unknownness of the narrator, being Mar’fu, being Mur’sal, interfering, misinterpretation of the narrator, Id’raj, insulting the character of the prophet, inconsistency with history and reality, mixing with comparative narrations and opposing the Qur'an.