The Essence of Islam – Volume I — Page 461
The Holy Qur'an 461 commentary is forbidden by the Holy Prophet [peace and blessings of Allāh be on him] who has said: من فسر القرآن برأيه فاصاب فقد اخطأ 272. The fifth standard is the Arabic lexicon, but the Holy. Qur'an supplies so many means itself that it is not very necessary to have recourse to the lexicon, though it adds to one's understanding. Sometimes by having recourse to the lexicon attention is drawn to the mysteries of the. Holy Qur'an and a hidden matter is discovered. . The sixth standard of appreciating the spiritual system is the physical system, for there is complete accord between the two. . The seventh standard is the revelation and visions of the saints. This standard in a way comprises all other standards as the recipient of revelation is a complete reflection of the Prophet whom he follows, and with the exception of Prophethood and new commandments, he is bestowed everything that is bestowed on the Prophet. . The certain and true teaching is disclosed to him and he receives everything by way of bounty and favour that is bestowed on the Prophet whom he follows. He does not indulge in conjecture, but speaks having seen and expounds having heard. This way is open for the Muslims for it cannot be that there should be no true heir. [Barakāt-ud-Du'ā, Rūḥānī Khazā'in, Vol. 6, pp. 17-21]. It should be remembered that we are not permitted to make any change in the text or sequence of any verse in the Word of God, except when the Holy Prophet [peace 272 He who interprets the Qur'ān on the basis of his opinion is in error, even if he should put forward a commentary which he considers right. [Publisher]