The question discusses whether the wording of verse 41 of Surah Al-Hijr, which states, 'This is a straight path for me,' has been altered, suggesting that its original wording was 'This is the straight path of Ali,' referring to Imam Ali. Is this claim true? Are there any narrations that support this?
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Peace be upon you. The question contains two claims: the first is that the wording of the verse has been changed, and the second is that the verse contradicts the rules of the Arabic language. Regarding the first claim, it cannot be relied upon unless there is a credible narration indicating this change, which we will investigate, God willing. As for the second claim, it is entirely incorrect; the verse has a clear and unambiguous meaning, and its structure is grammatically sound. The meaning, as explained by the commentator, is that this is a path of truth that I must adhere to, straight without deviation, indicating that you have no authority over My sincere servants. The grammatical structure is also correct, with 'path' being the subject and 'for me' indicating a relationship to the subject. As for the narrations that may suggest the reading 'This is the straight path of Ali,' they include several weak narrations that do not provide sufficient evidence to support the claim that the wording of the verse has changed. Ultimately, the authenticity of the Quranic text is established through continuous transmission, not through isolated reports. The verse has been read in various ways, but the most recognized reading remains 'This is a straight path for me.' Thank God for His guidance.