abolishes that which Satan throws; then Allah makes precise His verses. And Allah is Knowing and Wise. [That is] so He may make what Satan throws a trial for those within whose hearts is disease and those whose hearts are hard. And indeed, the wrongdoers are in extreme dissension. And so those who were given knowledge may know that it is the truth from your Lord and [thus] believe in it, and their hearts may humbly submit to it. And indeed, Allah is the Guide of those who have believed to a straight path. And those who disbelieve will not cease to be in doubt of it until the Hour comes upon them unexpectedly or there comes to them the punishment of a barren Day. The sovereignty on that Day is for Allah; He will judge between them. So they who believed and did righteous deeds will be in the Gardens of Pleasure. And they who disbelieved and denied Our signs—for those there will be a humiliating punishment.} (Al-Ḥajj: 52–57).

So perceive, O seeker, the meaning of this verse and do not pass over it lightly. Then perceive that which increases for you this meaning in clarity, guidance, and light upon light—which is the saying of the Almighty: {It is He who has sent down to you the Book; in it are verses [that are] decisive (muḥkamāt)—they are the foundation of the Book—and others ambiguous (mutashābihāt). As for those in whose hearts is deviation, they follow that which is ambiguous thereof...} (Āl ʿImrān: 7). So pay attention, O seeker, to the meaning of the two verses and be among the grateful. Indeed, the purpose of mentioning these contradictory statements is to remind my fellow believers who rely on performing the