What is the interpretation of the two verses, "Rather, they denied that which they had not encompassed in knowledge and whose interpretation had not yet come to them," and "Until when they come, He will say, 'Did you deny My signs while you had not encompassed them in knowledge, or what were you doing?'" Do they indicate praise for one who encompassed the beliefs of disbelievers so as to disbelieve in them? What is the methodology that distinguishes a Muslim from others in not studying other methodologies? And is a Muslim required to enter into the depths of misguidance after Allah has brought him light?

The two noble verses do not praise someone who knows the beliefs of the disbelievers in detail. Rather, they indicate the disbelief of those who deny revelation due to their ignorance. We are certain of the disbelief of Jews and Christians based on what is stated in the texts of revelation, without needing to examine their beliefs. It is permissible for a Muslim to know the reality of polytheism (shirk) and the beliefs of polytheists in order to achieve monotheism (tawhid) and avoid evil, as stated by Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman and Ibn al-Qayyim. A Muslim who is confident in his religion distinguishes between truth and falsehood. It is permissible for him to read and listen to non-Muslims if he is capable of distinguishing the bad from the good, and with a legitimate purpose, such as knowing enemies or benefiting from their useful knowledge. As for someone who is feared to be influenced by falsehood, it is not permissible for him to study other methodologies.