Thank you for your question! You’re right — in translations like Sahih International and The Clear Quran, footnotes sometimes refer to a previous Ayah instead of repeating the full explanation. This is done to:
- 🧭 Maintain clarity: The Quran often explains itself, so referring to another verse helps preserve the context.
- 🔁 Avoid repetition: Keeping the explanation in one place makes footnotes cleaner.
- 📖 Encourage exploration: It invites you to explore connected verses and deeper meanings.
That said, we understand that navigating back and forth can disrupt the flow — especially on mobile. InshaAllah, we’ll explore ways to improve this experience in the future, such as showing the referenced footnote directly without needing to leave the current screen.