In order for the esteemed reader to develop a greater...

In order for the esteemed reader to develop a greater understanding of this kind of exegesis, we present two other examples: The Qur`an unconditionally permits any form of transaction and respects all forms of contracts, promises and pacts and considers it mandatory to act according to them. However, the sunnah of the Prophet (‘s) and the ahadith – which are respected by all Muslims – proclaim some kinds of transactions as incorrect.

For example, the buying and selling of instruments of gambling and intoxicant liquids, sales in transactions of munabadhah[^3] and the like, of which, all their details have been mentioned in the ahadith. Therefore, expounding the verse of the Qur`an which reads: وَأَحَلَّ اللٌّهُ الْبَــيْعَ... “…And Allah has made business transactions permissible...” [^4] Without referring to these traditions would be incorrect and baseless.

Likewise is the case with the verse that reads: .أَوْفُوا بِالْعُقُودِ “…Be truthful to all of your promises.” [^5] Without referring to the ahadith which proclaim some conditions and pacts as futile and invalid, it would be incorrect to explain the verse. For example the phrase of the ahadith which states: إِلاَّ شَرْطاً أَحَلَّ حَرَاماً وَحَرَّمَ حَلاَلاً.

“(Respect all conditions) except a condition which makes a forbidden act lawful and a lawful act impermissible.” No longer allows us to adhere to the absolute meaning of the verse. Testimonies of the Qur`an The issue which has just been mentioned is a tangible reality which every exegete of the Qur`an is able to appreciate from up close. In addition, it satisfies every realistic person as well.

Besides, the Qur`an clearly bears witness that it requires the exposition of the Noble Prophet (‘s), who apart from reading it to the people, is also obliged to expound its meanings.

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