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We are generally given to understand that Quran without interpretations is of no avail to the mankind but I am of the opinion that an interpretation belong to the interpreter and is not binding on others. It may, however, be helpful in understanding the message of Quran.
Acquiring basic education and learning a foreign language is not like benefiting from the Book of Allah, after one has learned the art of linguistic communication. Unlike any other book the Quran, delivered to us by Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) proclaims that it is complete, perfect, and fully detailed (6:19, 38, 114, 115; 50:45), The true believers uphold the Quran taught by Allah (55:1-2); He teaches us what we need at the time we need it.
Yes; there can be words of varient meaning, each applicable to a different situation but instead of adopting meaning appropriate to the situation, the scholars have the incredibility of disintegrating the Ummah by giving birth to as many sects as are equal to the number of meaning obtaining from such words. Ture; Expert is the one who complicate things. May Allah help them.
Allah has Himself explained the method of understanding His book. I am giving hereunder some of these principles, coppied from internet which may be helpful to those inclined to get rid of experts.
“Whatever man wishes to do, from eating, bathing, sleeping and playing to the understanding of his God, there is a method. This method must of necessity be scientific, because only a scientific method can guarantee success. On the other hand, an unscientific method can only result in failure.
If we wish to study Plato’s philosophy, not only do we have to read Republic and Symposium, we have to read all his dialogues. We also have to study the history of Athens around the time of Plato, learn about other philosophers who were his contemporaries and go through his genealogy and character. Only then can we gain a full and proper understanding of Plato’s philosophy. The same applies to the Quran.
However, when we come to the Quran, we are in a more fortunate position. Understanding the Quran is, in fact, easier than understanding Plato. This is because God’s revelations are consistent and not self-contradictory. Furthermore, the Quran gives us a complete set of rules for its own interpretation. We shall list out the following nine principles of scientific Quranic interpretation:
1. Two types of verses that must be distinguished, which establish the principle of distinction between straightforward and metaphorical language. (Quran, 3:7)
2. The principle of unity of the Quran’s contents, meaning that its verses are not contradictory, but in perfect harmony. (4:82)
3. The congruence of Quranic teachings with truth and logic, establishing the principle of truth, and its congruence with science and right reason. (41:41-42; 42:24; 23:70-71; 8:7-8; 17:81; 10:100)
4. The principle of self-explanation, i.e. that Quranic verses explain one another. (55:1-2; 75:18-19)
5. The principle of good intention, i.e. that the Quran cannot be comprehended by anyone who approaches it with bad intention. (41:44; 56:77-79; 17-45-46)
6. The principle of topical context, i.e. that the meaning of any verse or verses must be understood in the context of the topic under discussion. (17:58; 53:3-4; 59:7)
7. The principle of historical context, i.e. that verses relating to a particular historical condition must be interpreted in the light of that condition. (4:25, 92; 4:3)
8. The principle of easy practicability, i.e. that the teachings of the Quran are meant to facilitate and not to render things difficult for mankind. (22:78; 20:2; 5:6, 101-102; 4:28)
9. The principle of distinction between principle and methodology and putting principle above methodology. (22:67; 2:67-71) ”
I am quoting these principles because they are with reference to the Book of Allah. Try these principles for yourself.
Fi Amam Allah
Muhammad Latif Chaudhery