A Comparative Analysis of the Interpretation of the Verse "Forgiveness" by the Messenger of God (PBUH) from the Point of View of the Interpretations of the Fariqayn

Ozra Rahmati, Dr. Elahe Hadian Rasnani

Abstract


The infallibility (‘Ismat عصمت) of the prophets, peace be upon them, is one of the fundamentals of belief among all Muslims; But regarding the realm of it in terms of actions and time, there are differences of opinion between different sects. Many Shia scholars have proved the infallibility of the Prophets (PBUH) in various fields based on the verses of the Qur'an and the narrations of the infallibles, but some commentators and scholars of the Sunnis despite Qur'an's statement regarding the necessity of meaning Motashabeh (متشابه) verses throught Mohkam (محكم) verses, by adhering to the surface of Quran do not consider the Prophets (pbuh) including the Holy Prophet (pbuh) to be infallible and believe that they are commiting sins.  Therefore, they have brought the infallibility of the Messenger of God (pbuh), Muhammad, under question. One of the doubted verses is verse 43 of Surah Al-Tawbah, which some commentators of Fariqin have misinterpreted it and say that God's pardon and forgiveness is for sin, therefore the Prophet has committed a mistake. In this article, we will compare the interpretations of Fariqin in justifying this verse. 


Keywords


Motashabeh Verses; The Infallibility of the Messenger of God; Interpretations of Fariqayn (Two Sects of Shia and Sunni)

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