Is it permissible to interpret the verses of the Holy Quran in simplified colloquial Arabic to facilitate its understanding for young people, while fearing that this might diminish its value?
The Qur'an is the foremost thing that should be learned and studied. From it, the Muslim derives their creed, rulings, and morals, and learns about their worship and what pleases their Lord. It contains guidance and directives for what is most upright, and healing for what is in the hearts.
Among what helps you understand the Qur'an: seeking help from simplified books of (exegesis) and listening to scholars' lessons in the local dialect.
Beware of speaking without knowledge, for the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Whoever speaks concerning the Qur'an according to his opinion, or what he does not know, then let him prepare his seat in the Fire." The explanation of this is: whoever speaks concerning the Qur'an without conclusive or presumptive evidence, whether transmitted or rational and in accordance with , or from his own accord without following the sayings of the imams among the people of language and Arabic that conform to Sharia rules, or with his mere intellect, then he is mistaken even if he happens to be correct by coincidence.
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