Question
Salafis propagate that it is kufr to make ta'weel (to interpret) the allegorical Qur'aanic verses whereas according to the Ahlus Sunnah it is permissible and sometimes even necessary to resort to ta'weel. I find it difficult to appropriately interpret certain aayat.
Answer
You are not qualified to resort to Ta'weel. If you do not understand anything, seek guidance from the Ulama and do not distort any meaning with unqualified interpretation. This can be dangerous for
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Imaan. Even the Muqallideen Ulama do not resort to Ta'weel. We merely narrate the Ta'weelaat (interpretations) of the senior Ulama of bygone times. The Arabic text which you have quoted in your question No.5, clearly instructs you to refer to the Ulama who understand these issues.
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