What is the meaning of "that you believe it is not among the substances and accidents" which appears in the interpretation of His saying, the Most High: "Glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most High"?
The terms "substance" (jawhar) and "accident" (arad) are not found in the Qur'an or Sunnah; rather, their use is prevalent in the books of philosophers and theologians. "Substance" refers to that which exists independently, while "accident" refers to that which exists dependently on something else, and each is divided into categories. A contingent being can either exist independently (substance) or dependently (accident). It is advisable not to occupy oneself with interpretations that employ these terms if one lacks sufficient knowledge to distinguish error from truth. Instead, one should focus on straightforward interpretations free from philosophical discourse, such as Tafsir Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari.
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