“Asad” ordinarily means a lion. Used of a brave person, it may function figuratively because an intelligible relation—bravery—connects the senses. But ambiguity does not license an interpreter to choose any desired metaphorical meaning.
Where the ordinary literal sense is feasible and suits the context, moving away from it requires an adequate indication. Identify the semantic relation, the context, and the actual supporting clue rather than merely listing possible usages.
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Applied Usul al-Fiqh: Guided Case Studies (Supplementary)
“Asad” ordinarily means a lion. Used of a brave person, it may function figuratively because an intelligible relation—bravery—connects the senses. But ambiguity does not license an interpreter to choose any desired metaphorical meaning.
Where the ordinary literal sense is feasible and suits the context, moving away from it requires an adequate indication. Identify the semantic relation, the context, and the actual supporting clue rather than merely listing possible usages.