Q&A: Tradition
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Tradition
Question
In Ain Adam, page 136, you place special emphasis on the phrase, “This is a result of reasoning and interpretation of the verses, and not necessarily of tradition.” I didn’t understand why you stress that in particular. What practical difference does it make? Is it that if it were a tradition, it would be binding?
Answer
Indeed. A tradition from Sinai (from the Holy One, blessed be He) is certainly correct.