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What is the ruling of the Sharia on the discourse which mentions that the Qur’an is "open to many interpretations" and that the divergence of exegeses and sects indicates that the verses require interpretation, and which casts doubt on a Muslim’s winning Paradise merely by being born a Muslim, and claims that the Just Creator does not punish one who was born non-Muslim on the pretext that he was not born into a Muslim family?

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The statement by Ali (may Allah be pleased with him), "The Qur'an has multiple interpretations," is not absolute. For the Qur'an contains clear and unambiguous verses, and also general ones that require clarification. Allah Almighty sent down the Book, in it are verses that are clear and precise, which are the Mother of the Book, and others that are allegorical. The author's acknowledgment of the universe's splendor and precise order is a true statement intended for falsehood. For the Muslim believes that Allah Almighty is the Just Judge, the Creator, who sent messengers and books to establish justice. And it is a matter of justice that every worker be recompensed for what they have done. There is no greater good than obeying the Creator, and no uglier evil than rebelling against Him. The Creator has the right to show mercy to whom He wills and punish whom He wills, because He brought them into existence from nothing, and the owner's disposition of his property is just. And He has forbidden injustice upon Himself as a favor. The essence of Islam is to follow the path of Allah and the guidance of the prophets. There is no consideration for lineage, "Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you." And among Allah's mercy is that He does not punish anyone until the call has reached them and they reject it, "And We would not punish until We had sent a messenger."

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