What is the ruling on symbolic interpretation (ta'wil) of all the verses of the Qur'an?

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the ruling on one who uses symbolic interpretation (ta'wil) for all the verses of the Qur'an?

Answer:
This is the interpretation of the Sufis; this symbolic interpretation is well known among the Sufis. As for the Qur'an, the Qur'an is interpreted by the Qur'an, or the Qur'an is interpreted by the Sunnah, or the Qur'an is interpreted by the interpretation of the Companions, or the Qur'an is interpreted by the interpretation of the Tabi'un. These are the modes of interpretation. As for interpreting it by opinion or by symbolism, as the Sufis do, no, it is not permissible. Yes.