And the Muslims have agreed that the Quran and hadith may be rendered in words other than those of the Messenger (may Allah bless him and grant him peace), and in a language other than his, for those who need such a rendering because they do not know Arabic—even for an Arab who does not understand the Messenger’s language. Their meanings are also explained to those who understand his language but are not versed in the distinctive features of his speech. As Ibn ʿAbbās (may Allah be pleased with him and his father) said: “Interpretation is of four kinds: interpretation that the Arabs understand from their own language; interpretation of which no one may excusably remain ignorant; interpretation known to scholars; and interpretation known to none