Has the Holy Quran been interpreted in its entirety, or are some of its verses still in need of interpretation?
Interpretation aims to clarify God's words and elucidate their intended meanings. This clarification changes depending on people, their times, places, and specialties. The Holy Quran, being the last heavenly revelation, carries multiple meanings and numerous facets, allowing each era to discover a new interpretation of its verses. Al-Shawkani narrated from Ali ibn Abi Talib that "the Quran is multi-faceted," and from Abu Darda, "You will not fully comprehend until you see the Quran with its many facets." This is evidence of its miraculous nature and its suitability for every time and place. For example, the verse "And He creates what you do not know" was interpreted by early scholars as things unseen by the eye or unheard by the ear, while contemporary scholars interpreted it as modern types of vehicles. Both interpretations are correct. It cannot be said that the interpretation of the Quran has definitively concluded; rather, it continues to renew itself according to Shariah guidelines, with each era interpreting it in a way that suits it, just as Mujahid did with Ibn Abbas.
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