**F4. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements regarding the reading and interpreting of the Qur'an?**

[Strongly Agree/Agree/Neither Agree nor Disagree/Disagree/Strongly Disagree/Unsure] The Qur'an should be read and interpreted literally All verses of the Qur'an apply to all time, place and circumstances

Some verses of the Qur'an are specific to the Prophet Muhammad's time and circumstances while others are relevant to all times and places

The Qur'an should be read and interpreted contextually in relation to historic and social contexts The Qur'an should be read and interpreted in relation to the principles (*maqasid*) of Islam The Qur'an should be understood according to the interpretations of classical scholars only The Qur'an should be understood according to the interpretations of classical and contemporary scholars The Qur'an allows for new interpretations in response to changing conditions and realities
