Page 17 - How Do The Unwise Interpret The Qur'an ?

Reasons for Misinterpreting the Qur'an

core of the Book – and others which are open to
interpretation. Those with deviation in their hearts
follow what is open to interpretation in it, desiring
conflict, seeking its inner meaning. No one knows its
inner meaning but God. Those firmly rooted in
knowledge say, 'We have faith in it. All of it is from
our Lord.' But only people of intelligence pay heed.
(Surat Al 'Imran: 7)

God alone knows the meanings of "intricate verses." No
interpretations outside these meanings reflect the truth about
these verses. Throughout history there have been perverted
people, sects and movements that have interpreted the "intricate"
Qur'anic verses in order to serve their own twisted aims and
expectations. It is stated in this verse that this is sedition and that
only people with misguided hearts, and more specifically those who
have deviated from the right path, would resort to such methods.
The fact that only God knows the true meanings of these
intricate verses is also made clear in the verse. God can reveal the
information necessary for the interpretation of these verses to
whomever He pleases. However, believers accept all of these
intricate verses, the knowledge of which has not been revealed to
them. They would never stoop to making perverted
interpretations like those who wish to see conflict and whose
hearts are twisted.

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The Qur'an is a miraculous Book that contains all of the
essential information mankind needs. This is due to the endless
divine wisdom present in it. A finite number of verses contain
infinite knowledge that has been placed in them with superior
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