Is it permissible for a person to interpret clear verses without referring to tafsir?
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Question:
He asks: Is it permissible for a person to interpret some verses whose meaning is apparent to him without referring to tafsir?
Answer:
No, it is not permissible. He may be mistaken; he may have erred in interpreting them. Therefore, one must refer to reliable books of tafsir. Reliable books of tafsir, because you are speaking about what Allah intends. You are saying, "Allah intends such and such in this verse." You are speaking on behalf of Allah, saying something about Allah. If you say something about Him without knowledge, you will be held accountable. Yes.
He asks: Is it permissible for a person to interpret some verses whose meaning is apparent to him without referring to tafsir?
Answer:
No, it is not permissible. He may be mistaken; he may have erred in interpreting them. Therefore, one must refer to reliable books of tafsir. Reliable books of tafsir, because you are speaking about what Allah intends. You are saying, "Allah intends such and such in this verse." You are speaking on behalf of Allah, saying something about Allah. If you say something about Him without knowledge, you will be held accountable. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [4056- 4717] هل يجوز للشخص تفسير الآيات الواضحة دون الرجوع للتفسير؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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