<![CDATA[Purpose: This paper tries to examine the tafsīr al-ishārī (allegorical exegesis) provided by Wazīr al-Markaz on Q38:21-26 in Sūrat al-Ṣād. The current study focuses on this aspect because the interpretation of the said portion has raised a lot of controversy lately on social media in southern Nigeria, which led Wazīr to intervene. These verses gave an account of Prophet Dāwūd's encounter with the two litigants, and what transpired caused the said interpretive controversy, leading to this research. The controversy revolved around the interpretation of the verses on Prophet Dāwūd's capability to administer justice on a matter before him.Methodology: Using doctrinal methodology, the research intends to examine Wazīr's allegorical exegesis on Sūrat al-Ṣād 38:21-26. With the aid of primary texts written in Arabic and some recent articles, the paper tries to improve the understanding of the reader on tafsīr al-ishārī and the concept of natural justice before linking it with Wazīr's discussion.Results: After examination, the major finding is that the interpretation supplied by Wazīr shed more light on the verses in question, especially when it clarified two things. First, it gives a fresh perspective on the verses, and secondly, it clarifies the capacity of Prophet Dāwūd to administer justice.Originality: The current study contributes to knowledge by, of course, highlighting and examining the fresh interpretation supplied by Wazīr. This interpretation sheds more light on the controversies found in existing interpretations of the said portion of the verses and their implications in the contemporary Islamic world and the Western concept of natural justice.]]>
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