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islamic-quranWe're still mapping where this idea was first discussed. Key passages and related ideas below.

Muḥkam & Mutashābih (Clear & Ambiguous Verses)

The Qurʾānic distinction between unambiguous verses and ambiguous ones whose interpretation is contested.

The Qurʾānic distinction between unambiguous verses and ambiguous ones whose interpretation is contested.

Key passages(3)

Haqaiq Tawil · Al-Sharif al-Radi

Very high

Mutashabih Quran · al-Qadi Abd al-Jabbar

Moderate

Rasail · al-Sharif al-Murtada

Moderate