The word "esoteric" refers to the inner, deeper, hidden meanings of things (as opposed to exoteric).

Esoteric interpretation refers to working towards an understanding of a piece of writing, literature or scripture with an eye to the deeper meaning, including metaphor, symbolism, and universal "truths".

Esoteric interpretation would also be the opposite of taking the word(s) literally.

arcane Actually the term Esoteric uses the prefix "eso" which is Greek for "within", but this interpretation of "eso" somewhat misses the point of the term Esoteric. There is no other term that points specifically to the Esoteric dimensions of Man than the term Esoteric. Esoteric does not, despite what the dictionary suggests, refer to something ones intellect can perceive. The term Esoteric specifically refers to the MIND and Spiritual realms of Man, and neither of these exist on the physical plane of existence. Therefore, that which is Esoteric is hidden from Man because the Esoteric cannot be discovered by use of ones physical faculties.

The qualification of an ayah in the Qur\'an is that it has a verse number at the end, and is the smallest unit of the Qur\'an.

Hadd Khn Qur has written:

'Kalm al-Hadd'

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