(Qur’an 3...

(Qur’an 3:7) Therefore, it is necessary, first of all, to decide which verse has a clear meaning, and which one is allegorical, whose meaning must be decided upon in the light of the clear verses under the guidance of the Prophet or Imams (who were firmly grounded in knowledge). Then, and then only, can we save our beliefs from conflicts?

To sum it up: (1) Reason says that the Prophets should be sinless and infallible; (2) Many verses of the Qur’an support this view, as mentioned earlier; (3) But still some other verses of the Qur’an appear to attribute sins and wrongs to some prophets. What is a Muslim supposed to do? The old-established rule and practice demand that we must accept those verses, which are supported by reason, as the clear ones. And as regards other verses (which show that they committed sins) we should seek…