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Like the pathology of any other discipline, the pathology of comparative exegesis is of paramount importance. Basically, a considerable part of sciences’ progress is due to the pathologies conducted within each area of science and its comparison to their existing status. Therefore, pathologies always contribute to the expansion of knowledge. Naturally, every branch of knowledge, including comparative exegesis, faces challenges, inadequacies, and issues in its early stages, which may result in disorder, disorganization, misunderstandings, distorted thinking, religious fanaticism, and disregarding the functions of comparative interpretation. However, each area of science gradually goes through the stages of perfection. Accordingly, this article seeks to answer the question: what challenges and pathologies does comparative exegesis face? And to what extent have these pathologies diverted comparative studies in this field from their path and objectives? The most significant pathologies identified include: allowing personal religious beliefs to influence the comparative analysis; inadequate research on the views of both sides of the comparison; lack of systematic methodology in the comparative studies conducted; hasty judgments of the two sides being compared; fear of contradicting mainstream views or prominent interpreters; equating popular opinions among interpreters with the perspective of the Qur’an; lack of courage in criticizing popular but incorrect views; and criticizing opposing views based on specific religious foundations.