If a person intends to interpret, and says: Allah the Exalted said such and such, and then interprets it, should he seek refuge before reciting the verse he intends to interpret?
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The questioner : Shaykh, may Allah bless you. If a person intends to interpret, and says: Allah the Exalted said such and such, and then interprets it, should he seek refuge, because Allah said: [An-Nahl 16:98] Or do we say that because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to cite verses as evidence without seeking refuge before them?
The Shaykh : It appears that this applies only to the context of recitation, whereas the context of interpretation does not seem to fall under this. However, if he seeks refuge, I hope he will not be considered an innovator.
So when you recite the Qur'an, [first] seek refuge in Allah from Satan, the expelled [from His mercy].
وإذا قرأت القرآن فاستعذ بالله من الشيطان الرجيمThe Shaykh : It appears that this applies only to the context of recitation, whereas the context of interpretation does not seem to fall under this. However, if he seeks refuge, I hope he will not be considered an innovator.