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Is it permissible to discuss some verses of the Holy Quran philosophically, as if they were a translation of the words of non-Arabic speakers, such as the supplication of Zachariah (peace be upon him), "My Lord, leave me not alone," taking into account that the depth and linguistic power of "tadharni" might not be available in its original language, while Allah informs us of the Quranic linguistic miraculousness concerning it?

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We advise reflecting on the Quran and benefiting from the lessons in the stories of the prophets and nations. Allah Almighty is the most truthful of speakers, and He informed us of Zachariah's saying, "تذرني" (You leave me). It is obligatory to believe Him in His narration. There is no impediment to the possibility that Zachariah's language contained a word conveying the meaning of this word. Occupy yourself with understanding the religion and reflecting on the words of Allah, and beware of speaking about the Quran based on personal opinion.

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