back to what they knew of the interpretation of the clear verses, which admit of only one interpretation. In their account, the Book thus formed a coherent whole, its parts confirming one another. Through it, the proof became conclusive, the justification became clear, falsehood was dispelled, and unbelief was repelled. Allah Most High says, ‘But none take heed’—that is, in matters such as this—‘except people of understanding.’”

Thus, in Ibn Idrīs’s report from him, when he said, “And none knows its interpretation