Conditions for Interpreting the Noble Qur'an
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Question:
We received this question, Shaykh Salih. The questioner, Abu Muhammad, says: Some young men have appeared on some satellite channels interpreting the Qur'an, and they have not learned much. What are the conditions for interpreting the Qur'an, and what is obligatory in this matter? May you be rewarded.
Answer:
It is not permissible to interpret the Qur'an except by one who has knowledge of tafsir (Qur'anic exegesis), the principles of tafsir, and the rules of tafsir. It is not permissible to speak about Allah or His Messenger without knowledge. Allah has placed speaking about Him without knowledge above shirk (associating partners with Allah), and[Ali 'Imran 3:151], [Al-Baqarah 2:169]. Therefore, they should fear Allah and not interpret the Qur'an unless they are academically qualified to interpret the Qur'an. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
We received this question, Shaykh Salih. The questioner, Abu Muhammad, says: Some young men have appeared on some satellite channels interpreting the Qur'an, and they have not learned much. What are the conditions for interpreting the Qur'an, and what is obligatory in this matter? May you be rewarded.
Answer:
It is not permissible to interpret the Qur'an except by one who has knowledge of tafsir (Qur'anic exegesis), the principles of tafsir, and the rules of tafsir. It is not permissible to speak about Allah or His Messenger without knowledge. Allah has placed speaking about Him without knowledge above shirk (associating partners with Allah), and
what they have associated with Allah of which He had not sent down [any] authority
أَشْرَكُوا بِاللَّهِ مَا لَمْ يُنَزِّلْ بِهِ سُلْطَانًاand to say about Allah what you do not know.
وَأَن تَقُولُوا عَلَى اللَّهِ مَا لَا تَعْلَمُونَThe presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/032 — archive.org (1:57)
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