What is the authenticity of the statement that the disagreement regarding the meaning of "touching" in His saying (Glorified and Exalted is He) "or you have touched women" is a disagreement of contradiction?

Question:
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner says: Some have mentioned that the disagreement regarding the interpretation of the word of Allah the Exalted, "or you have touched [your wives]," whether it means intercourse or merely touching, is considered a contradiction in meaning. Is this correct?

Answer:
It is within the scope of contradiction. No, it is not a disagreement of contradiction. Whoever says this is a liar. Their disagreement of contradiction is that the verse is ambiguous; it is possible that the intended meaning is touching with desire, and it is possible that the intended meaning is intercourse. And its indication that the intended meaning is intercourse is stronger. Yes, it is from contradiction, but this is not appropriate; this speech is not appropriate. Yes.