When is arguing about the Qur'an considered disbelief?

Question : Denying the Qur'an is major disbelief. When does it become major disbelief: with knowledge or with figurative interpretation?

Answer : No. The argument about the Qur'an referred to here is regarding its truth or lack of truth, its validity or lack of validity. It refers to the one who argues by attempting to attack the Qur'an. As for the one who argues to establish the Qur'an and that it is the truth, that is faith. As for ta'wil (figurative interpretation), if it has a basis in the Arabic language, it is not disbelief. A person may interpret a verse in this way because he does not know the correct meaning.