If there are two reports from the Salaf regarding the interpretation of a certain verse
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The questioner: Here he saysThe questioner : If there are two reports from the Salaf regarding the interpretation of a certain verse, is a scientific theory in the cosmic sciences considered a rational indicator for preferring one of the two reports over the other if it reaches the level of certainty? For example, if the proponent of this cosmic fact relies on the senses, such as sight, hearing, or touch?
The Shaykh : I see no objection to that if the expression is precise; that is, if the theory has become a scientific fact, and the theory does not go beyond the two reports mentioned from the Salaf, but rather this theory, or scientific fact, corresponds to one of the two reports. There is no doubt that this helps in preferring one over the other, because one who has examined these two reports is free to choose between them and not add a third report. He has the choice to select the one that his heart finds peace with. If a scientific fact emerges that relates to touch, sense, or sight, as mentioned in the question, there is no doubt that this compels the one who examines it to prefer one of the reports over the other. It is sufficient that in this there is a sign... among the signs of Allah (Mighty and Majestic) in His creation.
Yes.
The Shaykh : I see no objection to that if the expression is precise; that is, if the theory has become a scientific fact, and the theory does not go beyond the two reports mentioned from the Salaf, but rather this theory, or scientific fact, corresponds to one of the two reports. There is no doubt that this helps in preferring one over the other, because one who has examined these two reports is free to choose between them and not add a third report. He has the choice to select the one that his heart finds peace with. If a scientific fact emerges that relates to touch, sense, or sight, as mentioned in the question, there is no doubt that this compels the one who examines it to prefer one of the reports over the other. It is sufficient that in this there is a sign... among the signs of Allah (Mighty and Majestic) in His creation.
Yes.
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