in any respect, while others contain ambiguity in certain respects, even though they remain clear and well explained—such as the expressions “Indeed, We,” “We,” and the like. In every verse, Allah Most High, exalted and holy, has intended a meaning, and the verse indicates that meaning. The Quran cannot therefore indicate equally what the Lord Most High intended and meant, and something else. This would not be acceptable even in the speech of individual scholars, so how could it be acceptable in the speech of the Lord of all worlds?

Since the Quran contains no contradiction in what it indicates, if it supports two positions, then both are true. For example, the statement that the servant is the agent of his actions and the statement that Allah Most High is the One who made him such an agent are both true. The Quran indicates both: it declares that servants act, and that they themselves disbelieve, believe, and perform deeds.

Abraham, Allah’s intimate friend, and his son, blessings and peace be upon them both, said:

“Our Lord, make us Muslims.” [al-Baqarah 128]

There are other statements of this kind. He also said:

“My Lord, make me steadfast in prayer, and some of