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HIERARCHY IN CHAIN OF COMMANDS/ SUBSERVIENCE

Introductory note:

Entities like groups, organizations, factories, states of countries and countries as a whole do have organized way of running matters smoothly, designate work/ responsibilities amongst constituents to function smoothly. States of a country cannot rebel against central government and follow only state laws and ignore central government laws. Empires, countries their boundaries change, new people are given responsibilities of running affairs of different countries with its states or provinces. Some freedoms are given to states and provinces to make their laws as per local needs though the guidelines do come from central gov. We observe the history of power of area of land never stayed in hands if groups or individuals for ever. Like wise ownership too changed hands over time. The one who owns the land gets to dictate terms and conditions for managing affairs. USA won’t allow Chinese or Russian laws to be practiced in its land. India won’t let Pakistani laws be practiced in India vice versa. 

ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVES 

Monotheistic faiths all believe in ONE GOD WHO CREATED THE WORLD, OWNS AND MANAGES ALL AFFAIRS. GOD GAVE VICREGENCY to human beings designated responsibility for certain period and changed to others in time. HE dictates terms of governance with some freedoms. Governors as designated and are not owner of the place by themselves. People of the area to follow the state rules, follow the governor and the rules from central gov. In that order and picking and choosing only add to chaos and be labeled as disobedient. 

Current state of affairs: emperors, elected governments , kings, & dictators declared the ownership of the area they were given or snatched powers. Historically they could not hold power for long. 

GOD sent holy books , prophets to guide humanity as HE has the wisdom, has best interest in HIS CREATIONS and clearly mentioned HIS grand scheme. There are going to be rewards and punishments in this world and the world hereafter based on obedience and disobedience. Free will is give to human beings.

PROBLEM

We can easily understand the way of governance, good and bad governance and moving parts of governance. We have much difficulty in accepting the AUTHORITY OF OUR GOD. We agree HE IS SUPREME, don’t like to follow what instructions have been given which are in our best interest. ITs HARD TO SWALLOW TO ACKNOWLEDGE HIS SUPREMACY AND OBEY HIS INSTRUCTIONS AMONGST FOLLOWERS OF MONOTHEISTIC FAITHS INCLUDING MUSLIMS WITH DIFFERENT EXCUSES

SHARING QURANIC PERSPECTIVES ON THESE MATTERS

Verses on Obeying God and His Prophet from Tafheem-ul-Quran

As complied by deepseek 

Here is a detailed compilation of key verses from the Quran on the subject of obeying Allah and His Prophet (ﷺ), along with translations and explanations based on Tafheem-ul-Quran (The Meaning of the Quran) by Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi.


Introduction from Tafheem-ul-Qaran’s Perspective

In Tafheem-ul-Quran, Maududi emphasizes that obedience to the Prophet (ﷺ) is not a separate or independent obedience. It is the practical manifestation of obedience to Allah. The Prophet’s authority is derived, and his commands are to be followed because they represent the divine will and provide the detailed application of Quranic principles. Disobedience to the Prophet is equated with disobedience to Allah, as it signifies a rejection of the chosen medium of divine guidance.


Key Verses with Translation and Tafseer

  1. The Fundamental Command

Arabic:

يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوٓا۟ أَطِيعُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ وَأَطِيعُوا۟ ٱلرَّسُولَ وَأُو۟لِى ٱلْأَمْرِ مِنكُمْ
Translation (Sahih International):
O you who have believed, obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those in authority among you.”
Surah & Verse: An-Nisa (4:59)

Tafheem-ul-Quran (Explanation):

· This is the cornerstone verse on the subject. The repetition of the word “أَطِيعُوا” (obey) for both Allah and the Messenger indicates that obedience to the Prophet is obligatory and explicit, not merely implied.
· “Those in authority” (أُو۟لِى ٱلْأَمْرِ) refers to the legitimate Muslim rulers and authorities who themselves are obeying Allah and His Messenger. Their obedience is conditional upon their submission to Islamic law. There is no obedience to a creature in disobedience to the Creator.
· The verse then continues, “Then if you disagree over anything, refer it to Allah and the Messenger,” establishing the Quran and Sunnah as the ultimate arbitration.

  1. Obedience to the Prophet is Obedience to Allah

Arabic:

مَّن يُطِعِ ٱلرَّسُولَ فَقَدْ أَطَاعَ ٱللَّهَ
Translation (Sahih International):
“He who obeys the Messenger has obeyed Allah.”
Surah & Verse: An-Nisa (4:80)

Tafheem-ul-Quran (Explanation):

· Maududi explains that this verse removes any artificial distinction. The Prophet does not speak from his own desire (as stated in Surah An-Najm 53:3). Therefore, his teachings and commands in matters of religion are, in reality, the commands of Allah.
· Disobedience to him is thus a direct act of rebellion against divine authority.

  1. The Test of Faith

Arabic:

فَلَا وَرَبِّكَ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ حَتَّىٰ يُحَكِّمُوكَ فِيمَا شَجَرَ بَيْنَهُمْ ثُمَّ لَا يَجِدُوا۟ فِىٓ أَنفُسِهِمْ حَرَجًا مِّمَّا قَضَيْتَ وَيُسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا
Translation (Sahih International):
“But no, by your Lord, they will not [truly] believe until they make you, [O Muhammad], judge concerning that over which they dispute among themselves and then find within themselves no discomfort from what you have judged and submit in [full, willing] submission.”
Surah & Verse: An-Nisa (4:65)

Tafheem-ul-Quran (Explanation):

· This is a very strong verse, sworn by Allah Himself. True faith (Iman) is not complete merely by verbal declaration.
· It requires: 1) Accepting the Prophet (ﷺ) as the judge in all disputes. 2) Having no psychological reluctance or “tightness in the heart” against his judgment. 3) Submitting to it completely.
· Maududi stresses that this is the criterion to distinguish true belief from hypocrisy.

  1. The Consequences of Disobedience

Arabic:

وَمَنْ يَعْصِ اللَّهَ وَرَسُولَهُ فَإِنَّ لَهُ نَارَ جَهَنَّمَ خَالِدِينَ فِيهَا أَبَدًا
Translation (Sahih International):
And whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger – then indeed, for him is the fire of Hell; they will abide therein forever.”
Surah & Verse: Al-Jinn (72:23)

Tafheem-ul-Quran (Explanation):

· The verse clearly links disobedience to both Allah and His Messenger as leading to the same grave consequence: eternal Hellfire.
· This underscores the inseparable nature of the two obediences in the consequences as well as the command.

  1. Following the Prophet is a Means of Divine Love and Forgiveness

Arabic:

قُلْ إِن كُنتُمْ تُحِبُّونَ ٱللَّهَ فَٱتَّبِعُونِى يُحْبِبْكُمُ ٱللَّهُ وَيَغْفِرْ لَكُمْ ذُنُوبَكُمْ
Translation (Sahih International):
“Say, [O Muhammad], ‘If you should love Allah, then follow me, [so] Allah will love you and forgive you your sins.’”
Surah & Verse: Aal-e-Imran (3:31)

Tafheem-ul-Quran (Explanation):

· Maududi explains that this verse refutes empty claims of love for Allah. True love is proven through action: by following the way of life (Sunnah) of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
· The reward for this following is the ultimate blessing: the love of Allah and His forgiveness.

  1. The Command to Accept and Hold Fast

Arabic:

وَمَآ ءَاتَىٰكُمُ ٱلرَّسُولُ فَخُذُوهُ وَمَا نَهَىٰكُمْ عَنْهُ فَٱنتَهُوا۟
Translation (Sahih International):
“And whatever the Messenger has given you – take; and what he has forbidden you – refrain from.”
Surah & Verse: Al-Hashr (59:7)

Tafheem-ul-Quran (Explanation):

· This verse establishes the legislative authority of the Prophet (ﷺ). His “giving” and “forbidding” are binding upon the believers.
· This applies to all matters of the Shariah – legal, moral, and spiritual. It forms the basis for accepting the Hadith and Sunnah as a primary source of Islamic law alongside the Quran.


Summary from Tafheem-ul-Quran’s Viewpoint

  1. Non-Negotiable Link: Obedience to the Prophet (ﷺ) is a divine command and an integral part of obeying Allah. They cannot be separated.
  2. Criterion of Faith: Willing submission to the Prophet’s judgment, without any internal resentment, is a true test of genuine Iman (faith).
  3. Practical Blueprint: The Sunnah of the Prophet is the only authentic and divinely-sanctioned explanation and implementation of the Quranic message. To follow the Quran, one must follow the one to whom it was revealed.
  4. Conditional Obedience to Authority: Obedience to “those in authority” is subordinate and conditional upon their obedience to Allah and His Messenger. The Quran and Sunnah are the supreme authority.
  5. Path to Salvation: Following the Prophet is the only way to achieve Allah’s love, forgiveness, and ultimate success in the Hereafter.

May Allah grant us the ability to understand His Deen and follow the Sunnah of His Prophet (ﷺ) with sincerity and consistency.

Please use the links to explore further on this topic

ISLAMS COMPREHENSIVE NATURE IN PROVIDING GUIDANCE IN ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE NOT JUST FEW RITUALS

HOLY QURAN & AHADEES: introduction Translation & Tafseer/explanation

Over all introduction of Holy Quran

https://voiceofquran5.com/quran-different-aspects/

Over all introduction of Ahadees

https://voiceofquran5.com/ahadees-introduction/

Chapters/verses of Holy Quran with hyperlinks

Each link below is for the sura/ chapter.

  1. First link is for surah with detail tafseer in urdu pdf
  2. Second link is translated version with brief summary and detailed summary


Each chapter will have several groups of verses with a theme. Click the chapter link and go to tafseer of the verses.

Audio/ video files of recitations are being added as they are available

Please open the link to get introduction of Tafheemul Quran by Maulana Maudoodi RA, translated in English by Dr. Zafar Ishaq Ansari . It gives the global view of historical events, how to approach, clarifications of doubts which come to minds while reading Quran.

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Introduction in urdu

http://download3.quranurdu.com/Urdu%20Tafheem-ul-Quran%20PDF/Moqadmah.pdf

Foreword/Muqaddama by Maulana Maudoodi RA .. Urdu

http://download3.quranurdu.com/Urdu%20Tafheem-ul-Quran%20PDF/Moqadmah.pdf

Introduction translated in English

https://voiceofquran5.com/introduction-to-tafheemul-quran-by-mm/

Surah 1 Al-FATIHA

Complete chapter with summary translation & tafseer

URDU

http://download3.quranurdu.com/Urdu%20Tafheem-ul-Quran%20PDF/001%20Surah%20Al%20Fatihah.pdf

http://download3.quranurdu.com/Urdu%20Tafheem-ul-Quran%20PDF/001%20Surah%20Al%20Fatihah.pdf

http://download3.quranurdu.com/Urdu%20Tafheem-ul-Quran%20PDF/001%20Surah%20Al%20Fatihah.pdf

ENGLISH TRANSLATION

https://voiceofquran5.com/2025/07/23/chapter-al-fatiha/

https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=1

Ayat Themes of Surah 1. Al-Fathiha

1-7 Supplication to Allah for guidance taught by Allah Himself

Surah 2 Al-BAQRA

Complete chapter with summary translation & tafseer

URDU

http://download3.quranurdu.com/Urdu%20Tafheem-ul-Quran%20PDF/002%20Surah%20Baqarah.pdf

ENGLISH TRANSLATION

https://voiceofquran5.com/2025/08/14/introduction-summary-of-chapter-al-baqara/

Following useful link is for verses in Arabic, translated in English, and thematic groups of verses with explanations.

https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=2#:~:text=Ayat%20Themes%20of,and%20Believer’s%20supplication

https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/bbf58036-56e8-42e1-aff6-a721cac9dc49/audio

Surah 3 AL E IMRAN

Complete chapter with summary

translation & tafseer

URDU

http://download3.quranurdu.com/Urdu%20Tafheem-ul-Quran%20PDF/003%20Surah%20Al%20Imran.pdf

ENGLISH TRANSLATION

https://voiceofquran5.com/2025/08/14/introduction-of-chapter-al-e-imran/

Following useful link is for verses in Arabic, translated in English, and thematic groups of verses with explanations.

https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=3#:~:text=Ayat%20Themes%20of,excel%20in%20patience

Surah 4 An-NISA

Complete chapter with summary, translation & tafseer

URDU

http://download3.quranurdu.com/Urdu%20Tafheem-ul-Quran%20PDF/004%20Surah%20An%20Nisa.pdf

ENGLISH TRANSLATION

https://voiceofquran5.com/2025/08/14/introduction-of-chapter-al-nissa/

Following useful link is for verses in Arabic, translated in English, and thematic groups of verses with explanations.

https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=4#:~:text=Ayat%20Themes%20of,of%20childless%20persons

Surah 5 Al-MA’IDA

Complete chapter with summary, translation & tafseer

URDU

http://download3.quranurdu.com/Urdu%20Tafheem-ul-Quran%20PDF/005%20Surah%20Al%20Maidah.pdf

ENGLISH TRANSLATION

https://voiceofquran5.com/2025/08/15/introduction-of-chapter-al-maida/

Following useful link is for verses in Arabic, translated in English, and thematic groups of verses with explanations.

https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=5#:~:text=Ayat%20Themes%20of,about%20the%20Christians

Surah 6 Al-AN’ANAM

Complete chapter with summary, translation & tafseer

URDU

http://download3.quranurdu.com/Urdu%20Tafheem-ul-Quran%20PDF/006%20Surah%20Al%20Anam.pdf

ENGLISH TRANSLATION

https://voiceofquran5.com/2025/08/20/introduction-of-chapter-al-anaam/

Following useful link is for verses in Arabic, translated in English, and thematic groups of verses with explanations.

Following useful link is for verses in Arabic, translated in English, and thematic groups of verses with explanations.

https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=6#:~:text=Ayat%20Themes%20of,all%20for%20Allah%22

Surah 7 Al-ARAF

Complete chapter with summary, translation & tafseer

URDU

http://download3.quranurdu.com/Urdu%20Tafheem-ul-Quran%20PDF/007%20Surah%20Al%20Araf.pdf

ENGLISH TRANSLATION

https://voiceofquran5.com/2025/08/20/surah-7-al-araf/

Following useful link is for verses in Arabic, translated in English, and thematic groups of verses with explanations.

https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=7#:~:text=Tafheem%20ul%20Quran,with%20complete%20silence


https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=86

Surah 8 Al-ANFAL

Complete chapter with summary, translation & tafseer

URDU

http://download3.quranurdu.com/Urdu%20Tafheem-ul-Quran%20PDF/008%20Surah%20Al%20Anfal.pdf

ENGLISH TRANSLATION

https://voiceofquran5.com/2025/08/20/surah-8-al-anfal/

Following useful link is for verses in Arabic, translated in English, and thematic groups of verses with explanations.

https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=7#:~:text=Tafheem%20ul%20Quran,with%20complete%20silence

Surah 9 At-TAWBA

Complete chapter with summary, translation & tafseer

URDU

http://download3.quranurdu.com/Urdu%20Tafheem-ul-Quran%20PDF/009%20Surah%20Al%20Taubah.pdf

ENGLISH TRANSLATION

https://voiceofquran5.com/2025/08/20/surah-9-at-tawbah/

Following useful link is for verses in Arabic, translated in English, and thematic groups of verses with explanations.

https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=9#:~:text=Tafheem%20ul%20Quran,taught%20by%20Allah

Surah 10 YUNUS

Complete chapter with summary, translation & tafseer

URDU

http://download3.quranurdu.com/Urdu%20Tafheem-ul-Quran%20PDF/010%20Surah%20Yunus.pdf

ENGLISH TRANSLATION

https://voiceofquran5.com/2025/08/20/surah-10-yunus/

Following useful link is for verses in Arabic, translated in English, and thematic groups of verses with explanations.

https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=10#:~:text=Tafheem%20ul%20Quran,is%20your%20choice

Surah 11 HUD

Complete chapter with summary, translation & tafseer

URDU

http://download3.quranurdu.com/Urdu%20Tafheem-ul-Quran%20PDF/011%20Surah%20Hud.pdf

ENGLISH TRANSLATION

https://voiceofquran5.com/2025/08/20/surah-11-hud/

Following useful link is for verses in Arabic, translated in English, and thematic groups of verses with explanations.

https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=11#:~:text=Tafheem%20ul%20Quran,Will%20of%20Allah

Surah 12 YUSUF

Complete chapter with summary, translation & tafseer

URDU

http://download3.quranurdu.com/Urdu%20Tafheem-ul-Quran%20PDF/012%20Surah%20Yusuf.pdf

ENGLISH TRANSLATION

https://voiceofquran5.com/2025/08/20/surah-12-yusuf/

Following useful link is for verses in Arabic, translated in English, and thematic groups of verses with explanations.

https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=12#:~:text=Tafheem%20ul%20Quran,of%20previous%20scriptures

Surah 13 Ar-RA’D

Complete chapter with summary, translation & tafseer

URDU

https://download3.quranurdu.com/Urdu%20Tafheem-ul-Quran%20PDF/013%20Surah%20Ar-Rad.pdf

ENGLISH TRANSLATION

https://voiceofquran5.com/2025/08/20/surah-13-ar-rad/

Selected verses:

Following useful link is for verses in Arabic, translated in English, and thematic groups of verses with explanations.

https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=13#:~:text=Tafheem%20ul%20Quran,of%20all%20planning

https://voiceofquran5.com/we-r-watched-1311/

Verse 13:14

https://voiceofquran5.com/seeking-help-from-lifeless-powerless/

Verse 13:26

https://voiceofquran5.com/verse-1326-the-temporary-and-deceptive-standards-of-worldly-wealth/

Verse 13:31

https://voiceofquran5.com/verse-1332-no-signs-of-god-would-change-disbelievers/

Verse 13:32

https://voiceofquran5.com/verse-13-32/

Verses 13:33&34

https://voiceofquran5.com/verses-133334-whoever-allah-lets-go-astray-then-not-for-him-is-any-guide/

Verse 13:40

https://voiceofquran5.com/verse-1340-punishments-may-or-may-not-be-right-away/

Verse 13:41&42

https://voiceofquran5.com/verses134142-plots-against-islam-r-not-new-disbelieving-tightened/

https://voiceofquran5.com/2025/11/18/quran-1316-17-translation-and-tafseer/

Surah 14 IBRAHIM

Complete chapter with summary, translation & tafseer

URDU

https://download3.quranurdu.com/Urdu%20Tafheem-ul-Quran%20PDF/014%20Surah%20Ibrahim.pdf

ENGLISH TRANSLATION

https://voiceofquran5.com/2025/08/20/surah-14-ibrahim/

https://voiceofquran5.com/147-rewards-punishments/

https://voiceofquran5.com/1410-prophets-call-response-by-disbelievers/

https://voiceofquran5.com/14-131415-threats-to-push-out-believers-divine-promises-intervention/

Following useful link is for verses in Arabic, translated in English, and thematic groups of verses with explanations.

https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=14#:~:text=Tafheem%20ul%20Quran,and%20Only%20God

Surah 15 Al-HIJR

Complete chapter with summary, translation & tafseer

URDU

https://download3.quranurdu.com/Urdu%20Tafheem-ul-Quran%20PDF/015%20Surah%20Al-Hijr.pdf

ENGLISH TRANSLATION

https://voiceofquran5.com/2025/08/20/surah-15-al-hijr/

Following useful link is for verses in Arabic, translated in English, and thematic groups of verses with explanations.

https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=15#:~:text=Tafheem%20ul%20Quran,from%20the%20Mushrikin


Surah 16 An-NAHL

Complete chapter with summary, translation & tafseer

URDU

http://download3.quranurdu.com/Urdu%20Tafheem-ul-Quran%20PDF/016%20Surah%20An-Nahl.pdf

ENGLISH TRANSLATION

https://voiceofquran5.com/2025/08/20/surah-16-an-nahl/

Following useful link is for verses in Arabic, translated in English, and thematic groups of verses with explanations.

https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=16#:~:text=Tafheem%20ul%20Quran,a%20courteous%20manner

Surah 17 AL-ISRA/BANI ISRAEL

Complete chapter with summary, translation & tafseer

URDU

https://download3.quranurdu.com/Urdu%20Tafheem-ul-Quran%20PDF/017%20Surah%20Al-Isra.pdf

ENGLISH TRANSLATION

https://voiceofquran5.com/2025/08/22/chapter-bani-israel-al-isra-chapter-17/

Following useful link is for verses in Arabic, translated in English, and thematic groups of verses with explanations.

https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=17#:~:text=Tafheem%20ul%20Quran,the%20middle%20course

Surah 18 Al-KAHAF

Complete chapter with summary, translation & tafseer

URDU

https://download3.quranurdu.com/Urdu%20Tafheem-ul-Quran%20PDF/018%20Surah%20Al-Kahf.pdf

ENGLISH TRANSLATION

https://voiceofquran5.com/2025/06/24/chapter-18-summay/

https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=18

Following useful link is for verses in Arabic, translated in English, and thematic groups of verses with explanations.

https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=18#:~:text=Tafheem%20ul%20Quran,being%20like%20you

Surah 19 MARYAM

Complete chapter with summary, translation & tafseer

URDU

https://download3.quranurdu.com/Urdu%20Tafheem-ul-Quran%20PDF/019%20Surah%20Maryam.pdf

ENGLISH TRANSLATION

https://voiceofquran5.com/2025/07/13/chapter-19-al-maryam/

https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=19

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https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=19#:~:text=Tafheem%20ul%20Quran,on%20the%20Day%20of%20Judgement

Surah 20 TAHA

Complete chapter with summary, translation & tafseer

URDU

https://download3.quranurdu.com/Urdu%20Tafheem-ul-Quran%20PDF/020%20Surah%20Taha.pdf

ENGLISH TRANSLATION

https://voiceofquran5.com/2025/06/24/chapter-20-al-taha/

https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=20

Following useful link is for verses in Arabic, translated in English, and thematic groups of verses with explanations.

https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=20#:~:text=Tafheem%20ul%20Quran,on%20the%20Day%20of%20Judgement

Surah 21 Al-ANBIYA

Complete chapter with summary, translation & tafseer

URDU

https://download3.quranurdu.com/Urdu%20Tafheem-ul-Quran%20PDF/021%20Surah%20Al-Anbiya.pdf

ENGLISH TRANSLATION

https://voiceofquran5.com/2025/07/17/chapter-21-al-anbiya/

https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=21

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https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=21#:~:text=Tafheem%20ul%20Quran,Jinns%20and%20others)

Surah 22 Al-HAJ

Complete chapter with summary, translation & tafseer

URDU

https://download3.quranurdu.com/Urdu%20Tafheem-ul-Quran%20PDF/022%20Surah%20Al-Hajj.pdf

ENGLISH TRANSLATION

https://voiceofquran5.com/2025/07/17/chapter-22-al-hajj/

https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=22

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https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=22#:~:text=Tafheem%20ul%20Quran,this%20(AL%2DQuran)

Surah 23 Al-MU’MINUN

Complete chapter with summary, translation & tafseer

URDU

https://download3.quranurdu.com/Urdu%20Tafheem-ul-Quran%20PDF/023%20Surah%20Al-Muminun.pdf

ENGLISH TRANSLATION

https://voiceofquran5.com/2025/06/25/chapter-23-al-muminun/

https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=23

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https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=23#:~:text=Tafheem%20ul%20Quran,never%20attain%20salvation

Surah 24 An-NUR

Complete chapter with summary, translation & tafseer

URDU

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Surah 25 Al-FURQAN

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Surah 26 Ash-Shu’ara

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Surah 27 An-Naml

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Surah 28 Al-Qasas

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Surah 29 Al-‘Ankabut

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Surah 30 Ar-Rum

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Surah 31 Luqman

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Surah 32 As-Sajdah

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Surah 33 Al-Ahzab

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Surah 34 Saba

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Surah 35 Fatir

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Surah 36 Ya-Sin

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Surah 37 As-Saffat

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Surah 38 Sad

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Surah 39 Az-Zumar

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Surah 40 Ghafir

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Surah 41 Fussilat

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Surah 42 Ash-Shuraa

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Surah 43 Az-Zukhruf

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Surah 44 Ad-Dukhan

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Surah 45 Al-Jathiyah

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Surah 46 Al-Ahqaf

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Surah 47 Muhammad

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Surah 48 Al-Fath

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Surah 49 Al-Hujurat

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Surah 50 Qaf

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Surah 51 Adh-Dhariyat

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Surah 52 At-Tur

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Surah 53 An-Najm

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Surah 55 Ar-Rahman

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Surah 56 Al-Waqi’ah


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Surah 57 Al-Hadid

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Surah 58 Al-Mujadila


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Surah 59 Al-Hashr

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Surah 60 Al-Mumtahanah

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Surah 61 As-Saf


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Surah 62 Al-Jumu’ah

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Surah 63 Al-Munafiqun


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1-8 Hypocrites are such enemies of Islam and Muslims that even Rasool’s prayer cannot obtain forgiveness for them from Allah

9-11 Let not your riches or children divert you from the remembrance of Allah, lest you become a real loser

Surah 64 At-Taghabun


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Ayat Themes of Surah 64. At-Tagabun

1-10 To Allah belongs the kingdom of heavens and earth, and He knows all that you conceal and reveal and Surely there will be life after death, day of judgement and reward for good and bad deeds

11-18 No affliction can ever befall except by the leave of Allah and Among your wives and children there are some who are your enemies, be aware of them

Surah 65 At-Talaq


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Ayat Themes of Surah 65. At-Talaq

1-7 Laws of divorce and Iddat (waiting period) before the divorce take effect and Iddat (waiting period) is three menstruation periods or three months and delivery in case of pregnancy

8-12 Rebellion against Allah’s commandment may bring stern reckoning or exemplary punishment, so fear Allah and adhere to His laws

Surah 66 At-Tahrim


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Ayat Themes of Surah 66. At-Tahrim

1-7 Do not make something unlawful which Allah has made lawful and Wives of the Holy Prophet are admonished on their behavior with him

8-12 O believers! Turn to Allah in sincere repentance if you want to be forgiven and Example of the wives of Nuh and Lut who will go to hell and example of Fir’on’s wife and Maryem who will go to paradise

Surah 67 Al-Mulk

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Ayat Themes of Surah 67. Al-Mulk

1-14 Kingdom of the universe belong to Allah and Lower heaven is decorated with the lamps (stars) and Conversation between the dwellers of hell and her guards

15-30 No one can help you against Allah and No one can provide you sustenance besides Allah and No one can save you from the punishment of Allah

Surah 68 Al-Qalam

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Ayat Themes of Surah 68. Al-Qalam

1-16 Allah has declared Muhammad to be of the highest moral character and Do not yield any disbelieving oath monger, slanderer and wicked person

17-33 What happened to the arrogant stingy owners of a garden who did not want to pay charity?

34-43 Allah is not going to treat the Muslims as He will treat the guilty Why disbelievers do not understand this?

44-52 Those who do not believe in Allah’s revelations are led step by step towards destruction

Surah 69 Al-Haqqah

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Ayat Themes of Surah 69. Al-Haqqa

1-18 Description of the day of resurrection and the day of judgement

19-37 Fortunate people and their reward and Unfortunate people and their punishment

38-52 Al-Quran is the word of Allah and not of the Prophet, and is a reminder for those who fear Allah (God)

Surah 70 Al-Ma’arij

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Ayat Themes of Surah 70. Al-Ma’arij

1-35 The day of judgement will be equal to fifty thousand years and Disbelievers will wish to save themselves from the punishment at the expense of their children, wives, brothers and relatives, but it will not happen

36-44 Paradise is not for the disbelievers and Disbelievers will have downcast eyes and countenances distorted with shame

Surah 71 Nuh


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Ayat Themes of Surah 71. Nuh

1-20 Prophet Nuh’s preaching and submission to Allah after exhausting all his efforts

21-28 Prophet Nuh’s prayer not to leave any unbeliever on the surface of the earth and Allah granted his wish

Surah 72 Al-Jinn

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Ayat Themes of Surah 72. Al-Jinn

1-15 A beautiful speech of the jinns who embraced Islam after hearing Al-Quran and Jinns also have different religions and sects, among jinns there are some Muslims and some deviators from the Truth

16-19 Mosques are built for the worship of Allah, so invoke no one else besides Him

20-28 Rasools do not have the power to harm or benefit anyone, his mission is just to convey Allah’s message and Only Allah knows the unseen, He reveals it to whom He chooses from

Surah 73 Al-Muzzammil

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Ayat Themes of Surah 73. Al-Muzzammil

1-19 Allah ordered the Prophet not to stand in prayer the whole night and Those who oppose the Prophet will be treated with heavy fetters and blazing fire and Al-Quran is a reminder for those who want to find the Right Way

20-20 Read from the Quran as much as you easily can and Whatever you spend in the way of Allah, you will find it in the hereafter

Surah 74 Al-Muddaththir

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Ayat Themes of Surah 74. Al-Muddaththir

1-7 Instructions to the Prophet for cleanliness and patience

8-31 The day of judgement will be very difficult especially for those who deny Allah’s revelations and oppose His cause

32-56 Actions which lead to hellfire are, Not to offer Salah, not to feed the poor, waste time in vain talk and to deny the day of judgement

Surah 75 Al-Qiyamah

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Ayat Themes of Surah 75. Al-Qiyamat

1-15 Be aware of the day of resurrection and judgement, there is no escape from it

16-30 Allah Himself took the responsibility of Al-Quran and Last moments of disbeliever’s death

31-40 Disbelievers do not believe because they never took Al-Islam seriously

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Ayat Themes of Surah 76. Ad-Dahr

1-12 Universe was there before mankind, then Allah created man, provided him guidance and let him use his free will, either to believe or to disbelieve

13-22 Exemplary life in paradise for those who choose to believe

23-31 Allah sent this Quran gradually according to the issues faced by mankind and This is and admonition for those who want to adopt the way to their Rabb (God)

Surah 77 Al-Mursalat

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Ayat Themes of Surah 77. Al-Mursalat

1-28 Allah swears in the name of life giving winds, rain and angels that the day of judgement will be established and Woe on that day to the disbelievers!

29-40 On that day, The disbelievers will be asked to walk towards hell which they used to deny

41-45 The righteous will be given all that they desire

46-50 A warning to the disbelievers

Surah 78 An-Naba

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Ayat Themes of Surah 78. An-Nabaa

1-30 Creation of heavens , earth, mountains and vegetation clearly points out towards the day of judgement and Resurrection and man’s accountability in the court of Allah

31-40 The righteous will be well pleased and disbelievers will wish that they could remain merely dust

Surah 79 An-Nazi’at

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Ayat Themes of Surah 79. An-Nazi’at

1-14 Duties of angels and the day of resurrection

15-26 Story of Musa when he called Fir’on to his Rabb, he denied and was seized for punishment

27-33 Creation of man is not harder than the creation of heavens, earth and its contents

34-46 Punishment and reward on the day of judgement

Surah 80 Abasa

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Ayat Themes of Surah 80. Abasa

1-16 Seekers of guidance should be given preference in conveying Allah’s message

17-32 Recognize your Creator and fulfil your obligations

33-42 On the day of judgement no one shall care about his own mother, father, brother or children

Surah 81 At-Takwir

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Ayat Themes of Surah 81. At-Takwir

1-14 A scene from the scenes of the doomsday

15-29 Al-Quran is conveyed to the Prophet through angel Gabriel and This message is for all the people of the world

Surah 82 Al-Infitar

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Ayat Themes of Surah 82. Al-Infitar

1-19 Description of What will happen on the day of judgement and Guardian angels are recording all actions and Allah Himself will be the Judge

Surah 83 Al-Mutaffifin

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Ayat Themes of Surah 83. Al-Mutaffifin

1-28 Defrauders will be called to account and punished while the righteous will be rewarded with soft couches, choicest wine and special spring water

29-36 Today disbelievers laugh at the believers , a day will come when they will be laughed at themselves

Surah 84 Al-Inshiqaq

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Ayat Themes of Surah 84. Al-Inshiqaq

1-19 On doomsday heaven will split asunder and earth will be spread out, and Books of deeds will be distributed, righteous will be happy while disbelievers will be calling for death

20-25 People are asked to believe while they have time

Surah 85 Al-Buruj

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Surah 86 At-Tariq

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Ayat Themes of Surah 86. At-Tariq

1-17 Over each soul there is and appointed guardian angel and Al-Quran is a decisive word of Allah

Surah 87 Al-A’la

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Ayat Themes of Surah 87. Al-A’la

1-19 Glorify Allah, Al-Quran will remain as is, those who heed its reminders will be successful in the hereafter

Surah 88 Al-Ghashiyah

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Ayat Themes of Surah 88. Al-Gashiya

1-16 What will be the condition of the disbelievers and the believers on the day of judgement

17-26 Wonders of nature, admonition and accountability

Surah 89 Al-Fajr

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Ayat Themes of Surah 89. Al-Fajr

1-14 Admonition for social welfare through the examples of prior nations

15-20 What should be avoided to do real social welfare

21-30 Day of judgement will be too late to heed the admonition and Allah’s address to the believers

Surah 90 Al-Balad

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Surah 91 Ash-Shams

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Ayat Themes of Surah 91. Ash-Shams

1-10 Success depends on keeping the soul pure and failure depends on corrupting it

11-15 People of Thamud who corrupted, were levelled to the ground

Surah 92 Al-Layl

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Ayat Themes of Surah 92. Al-Lail

1-21 For good people Allah will facilitate the easy way and for the wicked the hard way, and What benefit will he get from wealth, if he himself is doomed

Surah 93 Ad-Duhaa

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Ayat Themes of Surah 93. Adh-Dhuha

1-11 Good news to Muhammad (pbuh) that later period will be better for him than the earlier

Surah 94 Ash-Sharh

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Ayat Themes of Surah 94. Al-Sharh

1-8 Allah expanded the chest of Prophet, lighten his burden and exalted his fame

Surah 95 At-Tin

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Ayat Themes of Surah 95. At-Tin

1-8 Man is made the best creatures of all except the disbelievers

Surah 96 Al-‘Alaq

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Ayat Themes of Surah 96. Al-Alaq

1-19 Read in the name of Allah, Who created man and taught him by the pen and Those who forbid from the worship of Allah will be dragged to hell by their forelock

Surah 97 Al-Qadr

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Ayat Themes of Surah 97. Al-Qadr

1-5 The night of Qadr is better than one thousand months

Surah 98 Al-Bayyinah

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Ayat Themes of Surah 98. Al-Baiyina

1-8 People of the Book did not get divided into sets until after receiving the guidance and People of the Book were also commanded to establish Salah and pay Zakah

Surah 99 Az-Zalzalah

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Ayat Themes of Surah 99. Al-Zalzalah

1-8 Earth will report whatever happened on her and men shall be shown their Books of Deeds

Ayat Themes of Surah 99. Al-Zalzalah

1-8 Earth will report whatever happened on her and men shall be shown their Books of Deeds

Surah 100 Al-‘Adiyat

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Ayat Themes of Surah 100. Al-Adiyat

1-11 Example of horses who are more grateful to their owners than men to their Rabb

Surah 101 Al-Qari’ah

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Ayat Themes of Surah 101. Al-Qari’a

1-11 A scene explaining the day of judgement

Surah 102 At-Takathur

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Ayat Themes of Surah 102. At-Takathur

1-8 Man’s cause of destruction is mutual rivalry of worldly gains, and real success is in working for the life hereafter

Surah 103 Al-‘Asr

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Ayat Themes of Surah 103. Al-Asr

1-3 Formula for the way to salvation

Surah 104 Al-Humazah

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Surah 105 Al-Fil

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Ayat Themes of Surah 105. Al-Fil

1-5 A reminder that Allah can defeat and army with elephants through the flock of birds

Surah 106 Quraysh

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Surah 107 Al-Ma’un

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Ayat Themes of Surah 107. Al-Ma’un

1-7 Disbelieve in the hereafter is the main cause of moral decay and lack of caring about others

Surah 108 Al-Kawthar

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Ayat Themes of Surah 108. Al-Kauthar

1-3 Allah has made Muhammad’s name everlasting

Surah 109 Al-Kafirun

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Ayat Themes of Surah 109. Al-Kafirun

1-6 Command not to compromise in the matters of religion

Surah 110 An-Nasr

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Ayat Themes of Surah 110. An-Nasr

1-3 Victory comes with the help of Allah

Surah 111 Al-Masad

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Surah 112 Al-Ikhlas

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Surah 113 Al-Falaq

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Surah 114 An-Nas

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Addendum: finality of prophethood

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May Allah help us all in reading, understanding, practicing and sharing ALLAH SUBHANAUTALA s messages from Holy Quran.
May Allah Reward Maulana Maudoodi RA for his efforts, Islamicstudies.info from Australia where the translation, tafseer is put together for public benefit. Quran urdu.com for making original urdu version in pdf.

Wama taufeeqi illa bil Allah
Wama Alaina illal balagh

Chapter 2, Al Baqara

Introductory comments by AI grok

  • The X post by @Zs496S1 shares a link to a December 5, 2025, article on voiceofquran5.com, presenting Surah Al-Baqara’s 286 verses in Arabic alongside English translations, organized thematically for easier study, such as sections on believers’ supplications and key ayat themes.
  • Surah Al-Baqara, the Quran’s longest Medinan chapter, addresses foundational Islamic topics like monotheism, prophethood, legal rulings on marriage and inheritance, and narratives of Adam and Moses, making thematic grouping a practical tool for contextual learning.
  • This resource includes tafseer (explanatory commentary) to clarify verses, supporting non-Arabic speakers in grasping nuances, with parallel Urdu options for broader accessibility in South Asian Muslim communities.

Surah 2 Al-BAQRA

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Surah 1 Al-Fatihah, Ayat 1-7

بِسۡمِ اللهِ الرَّحۡمٰنِ الرَّحِيۡمِ ﴿1:1﴾ اَلۡحَمۡدُ لِلّٰهِ رَبِّ الۡعٰلَمِيۡنَۙ‏ ﴿1:2﴾ الرَّحۡمٰنِ الرَّحِيۡمِۙ‏﴿1:3﴾ مٰلِكِ يَوۡمِ الدِّيۡنِؕ‏ ﴿1:4﴾ اِيَّاكَ نَعۡبُدُ وَاِيَّاكَ نَسۡتَعِيۡنُؕ‏ ﴿1:5﴾ اِهۡدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الۡمُسۡتَقِيۡمَۙ‏ ﴿1:6﴾ صِرَاطَ الَّذِيۡنَ اَنۡعَمۡتَ عَلَيۡهِمۡ ۙ‏ غَيۡرِ الۡمَغۡضُوۡبِ عَلَيۡهِمۡ وَلَا الضَّآلِّيۡنَ‏ ﴿1:7﴾

(1:1) In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate1 (1:2) Praise2 be to Allah, the Lord3 of the entire universe. (1:3) The Merciful, the Compassionate4 (1:4) The Master of the Day of Recompense5. (1:5) You alone do we worship6, and You alone do we turn for help7(1:6) Direct us on to the Straight Way8, (1:7) The way of those whom You have favoured9, who did not incur Your wrath, who are not astray10


Notes

1 One of the many practices taught by Islam is that its followers should begin their activities in the name of God. This principle, if consciously and earnestly followed, will necessarily yield three beneficial results. First, one will be able to restrain oneself from many misdeed, since the habit of pronouncing the name of God is bound to make one wonder when about to commit some offence how such an act can be reconciled with the saying of God’s holy name. Second, if a man pronounces the name of God before starting good and legitimate tasks, this act will ensue that both his starting point and his mental orientation are sound. Third – and this is the most important benefit – when a man begins something by pronouncing God’s name, he will enjoy God’s support and succour; God will bless his efforts and protect him from the machinations and temptation of Satan. For whenever man turns to God, God turns to him as well. 

2. As we have already explained, the character of this surah is that of a prayer. The prayer begins with praise of the One to whom our prayer is addressed. This indicates that whenever one prays one ought to pray in a dignified manner. It does not become a cultivated person to blurt out his petition. Refinement demands that our requests should be preceded by a wholehearted acknowledgement of the unique position, infinite benevolence and unmatched excellence of the One to Whom we pray. Whenever we praise someone, we do so for two reasons. First, because excellence calls for praise, irrespective of whether that excellence has any direct relevance to us or not. Second, we praise one who, we consider to be our benefactor; when this is the case our praise arises from a deep feeling of gratitude. God is worthy of praise on both counts. It is incumbent on us to praise Him not only in recognition of His infinite excellence but also because of our feeling of gratitude to Him, arising from our awareness of the blessings He has lavished upon us. It is important to note that what is said here is not merely that praise be to God, but that all praise be to God alone. Whenever there is any beauty, any excellence, any perfection-in whatever thing or in whatever shape it may manifest itself- its ultimate source is none other than God Himself. No human beings, angels, Demigods, heavenly bodies-in short, no created beings-are possessed of an innate excellence; where excellence exists, it is a gift from God. Thus, if there is anyone at all whom we ought to adore and worship, to whom we ought to feel indebted and grateful, towards whom we should remain humble and obedient, it is the creator of excellence, rather than its possessor. 

3. In Arabic the word Rabb has three meanings: (i) Lord and Master; (ii) Sustainer, Provider, Supporter, Nourisher and Guardian, and (iii) Sovereign, Ruler, He Who controls and directs. God is the Rabb of the universe in all three meanings of the term. 

4. Whenever we are deeply impressed by the greatness of something we try to express our feelings by using superlatives. If the use of one superlative does not do full justice to our feelings, we tend to re-emphasize the extraordinary excellence of the object of our admiration by adding a second superlative of nearly equivalent meaning.* This would seem to explain the use of the word Rahim following Rahman. The form of the word Rahman connotes intensity. Yet God’s mercy and beneficence towards His creatures is so great, so extensive and of such an infinite nature that no one word, however strong its connotation, can do it full justice. The epithet Rahim was therefore added to that of Rahman.

5. God will be the Lord of the Day when all generations of mankind gather together on order to render an account of their conduct, and when each person will be finally rewarded or punished for his deeds. The description of God as Lord of the Day of Judgement following the mention of his benevolence and compassion indicates that we ought to remember another aspect of God as well-namely, that He will judge us all, that He is so absolutely powerful, that on the Day of Judgement no one will have the power either to resist the enforcement of punishments that He decrees or to prevent anyone from receiving the rewards that He decides to confer. Hence, we ought not only to love Him for nourishing and sustaining us and for His compassion and mercy towards us, but should also hold Him in awe because of His justice, and should not forget that our ultimate happiness or misery rests completely with Him. 

6. The term ibadah is used in three sense: (i) worship and adoration; (ii) obedience and submission; and (iii) service and subjection. In this particular context the term carries all these meanings simultaneously. In other words, we say to God that we worship and adore Him, that we are obedient to Him and follow His will, and also that we are His servants. Moreover man is so bound to none save God, that none but He, may be the subject of man’s worship and total devotion, of man’s unreserved obedience, of man’s absolute subjection and servitude. 

7. Not only do we worship God, but our relationship with Him is such that we turn to Him alone for help and succour. We know that He is the Lord of the whole universe and that He alone is the Master of all blessings and benefactions. Hence, in seeking the fulfilment of our needs we turn to Him alone. It is towards Him alone that we stretch forth our hands when we pray and supplicate. It is in Him that we repose our trust. It is therefore to Him alone that we address our request for true guidance. 

8. We beseech God to guide us in all walks of life to a way which is absolutely true, which provides us with a properly-based outlook and sound principles of behaviour, a way which will prevent our succumbing to false doctrines and adopting unsound principles of conduct, a way that will lead us to our true salvation and happiness. This is man’s prayer to God as he begins the study of the Qur’an. It is, in short, to illuminate the truth which he often tends to lose in a labyrinth of philosophical speculation; to enlighten him as to which of the numerous ethical doctrines ensures a sound course of conduct; to show which of the myriad ways and by-ways is the clear, straight, open road of sound belief and right behaviour.

9. This defines the ‘straight way’ which we ask God to open to us. It is the way which has always been followed by those who have enjoyed God’s favours and blessings. This is the way which has been trodden from the beginning of time by all those individuals and communities that have unfailingly enjoyed God’s favours and blessings. 

10. This makes it clear that the recipients of God’s favour are not those who appear, briefly, to enjoy worldly prosperity and success; all too often, these people are among those whom God has condemned because they have lost sight of the true path of salvation and happiness. This negative explanation makes it quite clear that in’am (favour) denotes all those real and abiding favours and blessings which one receives in reward for righteous conduct through God’s approval and pleasure, rather than those apparent and fleeting favours which the Pharaohs, Nimrods and Korahs (Qaruns) used to receive in the past, and which are enjoyed even today by people notorious for oppression, evil and corruption.

Allahs displeasure on pple saying HE begotten a son

One of the most vivid Quranic passages expressing strong divine disapproval—often interpreted as anger or outrage—toward the idea of attributing a son to God (Allah) is found in Surah Maryam (Chapter 19), verses 88-93. Here’s the English translation:

“They say: ‘The Most Merciful has taken [for Himself] a son.’ You have done an atrocious thing. The heavens almost rupture therefrom and the earth splits open and the mountains collapse in devastation—that they attribute to the Most Merciful a son.

And it is not appropriate for the Most Merciful that He should take a son. There is no one in the heavens and earth but that he comes to the Most Merciful as a servant.”

This passage dramatically illustrates the severity of the claim, portraying the cosmos itself on the verge of destruction in response to such an attribution, emphasizing God’s transcendence and unity. 10

Another relevant verse expressing condemnation is Surah At-Tawbah (Chapter 9), verse 30:

The Jews say, ‘Ezra is the son of Allah’; and the Christians say, ‘The Messiah is the son of Allah.’ That is their statement from their mouths; they imitate the saying of those who disbelieved before them. May Allah destroy them; how are they deluded?”

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Mockery, rejection of FAITH & it’s prophets in history: NOT A NEW TOOL

In religious texts, particularly the Quran, there are numerous accounts of societies resisting prophets sent to guide them toward monotheism and moral reform. These resistances often took forms like mockery, denial, persecution, or physical avoidance, reflecting a broader theme of humanity’s reluctance to confront uncomfortable truths. Below are some prominent historical examples drawn from Quranic narratives, which align with the metaphorical parallels in discussions of modern-day “denials” of calls to truth.

Resistance to Prophet Noah (Nuh)

In the story of Noah, his people actively resisted his message by plugging their ears and covering themselves to avoid hearing his call to repentance and forgiveness from God. This is explicitly described in Surah Nuh (71:7): “And indeed, every time I invited them that You may forgive them, they put their fingers in their ears, covered themselves with their garments, persisted, and were arrogant with [great] arrogance.” 2 Noah preached for centuries, but his community mocked him as deluded and continued idol worship, ultimately leading to their destruction in the flood as divine retribution.

General Adversaries for Every Prophet

The Quran states that opposition is a universal pattern: “And thus We have made for every prophet an enemy—devils from mankind and jinn, inspiring to one another decorative speech in delusion” (Surah Al-An’am 6:112). 10 This verse underscores that prophets throughout history faced orchestrated resistance from both human and supernatural forces, often through deceptive arguments or outright hostility to maintain the status quo.

Resistance to Prophet Muhammad

Early Muslims, including the Prophet Muhammad, encountered severe persecution in Mecca from the Quraysh tribe. This included verbal abuse, physical torture of converts, economic boycotts, and assassination attempts. For instance, a three-year social and economic boycott was imposed on the Prophet’s clan (Banu Hashim) and supporters, confining them to a valley where they faced starvation. 19 17 Despite this, the Prophet responded with patience and non-retaliation during the Meccan period, eventually migrating to Medina. Jews and Christians in the region also rejected his prophethood, leading to conflicts like the expulsion of certain tribes for treaty violations. 14

Resistance to Prophet Moses (Musa)

Pharaoh and the Egyptians resisted Moses’ calls to free the Israelites and abandon tyranny. Despite miracles like the staff turning into a serpent and the parting of the sea, Pharaoh accused Moses of sorcery and pursued his people, resulting in his army’s drowning. The Quran highlights this in Surah Al-A’raf (7:103-137), portraying it as arrogance against divine signs.

Resistance to Prophet Jesus (Isa)

Jesus faced rejection from segments of his community, who plotted against him and denied his miracles as magic. The Quran notes in Surah Al-Ma’idah (5:110) how God supported him with signs, yet disbelievers schemed to crucify him (though Muslims believe he was saved and raised to heaven).

Other Patterns of Resistance

  • Prophet Lot (Lut): His people in Sodom ignored warnings against immorality, demanding he cease preaching or face expulsion (Surah Al-A’raf 7:80-84).
  • Prophet Hud: The people of ‘Ad dismissed him as foolish and persisted in idolatry, leading to a destructive windstorm (Surah Hud 11:50-60).
  • Divine “Seals” on Hearts and Ears: In some cases, resistance is described as self-inflicted or divinely reinforced, such as in Surah Al-Kahf (18:57): “And who is more unjust than one who is reminded of the verses of his Lord but turns away from them… We have placed over their hearts coverings, lest they understand it, and in their ears deafness.” 5

These examples illustrate a recurring theme: resistance often stems from attachment to power, tradition, or sin, with consequences depicted as warnings for future generations. In Islamic tradition, such stories emphasize perseverance in faith despite opposition. 13

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Quranic Lessons from Resistances to Prophets

The Quran frequently recounts the resistances faced by prophets—ranging from mockery and persecution to outright hostility—as tests of faith and opportunities for spiritual growth. These narratives serve not just as historical accounts but as timeless lessons for believers on resilience, patience, and divine reliance. Below, I outline key lessons drawn from Quranic verses and prophetic stories, emphasizing how opposition was met with steadfastness and ultimately led to triumph or divine intervention.

1. Patience and Perseverance in the Face of Adversity

Prophets endured prolonged opposition without wavering, teaching that true faith involves steadfastness during trials. For instance, Prophet Nuh (Noah) preached for 950 years amid ridicule and rejection, yet persisted in calling his people to Allah (Quran 29:14; 71:5-7). The lesson is that long-term efforts in faith require enduring mockery or isolation, with divine support ensuring victory, as seen when the flood saved the believers. 11 Similarly, the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) faced the three-year boycott in Shi’b Abi Talib, famine, and personal losses, yet remained resilient without questioning his trials. 10 This underscores that trials like fear, hunger, and loss test believers, but patience brings glad tidings and God’s mercy (Quran 2:155-157). 10

2. Trust in Allah’s Plan and Divine Support

Resistance often highlights that Allah prepares and aids the faithful, turning apparent defeats into victories. Prophet Musa (Moses) survived infancy threats, exile, and confrontations with Pharaoh, where Allah provided miracles like parting the sea (Quran 20:24; 26:63). The lesson: Small trials build resilience for larger battles, and Allah’s help prevails over human opposition. 11 In the case of Prophet Yunus (Jonah), swallowed by a whale amid his trials, his supplication was answered, showing that turning to Allah in despair leads to relief (Quran 21:87-88). 10 Overall, the Quran assures that enemies are permitted for every prophet (Quran 6:112), but divine aid ensures the faithful’s ultimate success.

3. Confronting Falsehood and Upholding Justice

Prophets actively resisted corruption, even against family or society, teaching the importance of exposing idolatry and oppression. Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) intellectually challenged star-worshippers and physically smashed idols, demonstrating that true change requires direct confrontation (Quran 37:99; 21:51-70). The lesson: Believers must prioritize justice over personal ties, leading to elevated status like becoming “Khalilullah” (Allah’s friend). 11 This extends to peaceful resistance, as the Quran and Sunnah provide blueprints for justice without cruelty, encouraging strategic responses to tyranny. 7

4. The Role of Faith in Building Resilience and Self-Efficacy

Faith empowers believers to resist actively rather than passively, providing tools like purpose, hope, and initiative. The “Ribbiyun” (godly men) fought alongside prophets without faltering, as commemorated after the Battle of Uhud (Quran 3:146: “How many a prophet was there with whom fought many godly men, who fainthearted not… and Allah loveth the steadfast”). This inspires resistance through faith-driven actions, such as education and upholding principles amid oppression. 9 Enslaved Muslims, for example, used prayer, alms, and Quranic literacy to resist slavery. 9 The broader lesson: Faith combats loneliness and despair, enabling problem-solving in any circumstance (Quran 3:173: “Allah is sufficient for us”).

5. Consequences of Rejection and the Call to Repentance

Societies resisting prophets faced divine retribution, serving as warnings for humanity. Prophet Nuh’s people were destroyed by the flood for persistent denial (Quran 11:25-49), while Pharaoh drowned for oppressing Musa and the Israelites (Quran 7:103-137). 10 The lesson: Ignoring truth leads to catastrophe, but repentance and submission bring mercy, as prophets continued calling to good despite opposition.

6. Practical Tools for Modern Resilience

Drawing from prophetic examples, the Quran offers strategies like supplications (duas) for anxiety or oppression (e.g., “Hasbunallahu wa ni’mal wakeel” from Quran 3:173) and balancing activism with self-care, as Prophet Muhammad prioritized rest amid hardships. 11 Contemporary applications include digital outreach against modern “idols” like social media obsession, emphasizing that struggles are prophesied but comebacks are divinely ordained (Quran 12:111). 11

These lessons collectively affirm that resistances are integral to faith’s journey, fostering growth and closeness to Allah. As the Quran states, such stories contain guidance for those who reflect (Quran 12:111), encouraging believers to emulate the prophets’ unwavering commitment.

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Lessons from Biblical Prophets

The Bible, particularly the Old Testament, portrays prophets as messengers of God who conveyed divine will, often amid resistance, persecution, and societal upheaval. Their lives and messages offer timeless lessons on faith, morality, and human-divine relationships. These narratives emphasize themes like justice, obedience, and perseverance, serving as guides for ethical living and spiritual growth. Below, I outline key lessons drawn from Biblical accounts, with examples from prominent prophets.

1. Pursuit of Justice and Righteousness

Prophets frequently called for social justice, condemning exploitation and urging fairness. For instance, Amos denounced the wealthy for oppressing the poor, urging people to “let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream” (Amos 5:24). This teaches that true worship involves ethical actions, not just rituals, and that justice should prevail in society to avoid divine judgment. 0

Similarly, Micah summarized God’s requirements as “to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8), highlighting that righteousness fosters communal harmony.

2. Warning Against Idolatry and Disobedience

A recurring theme is the danger of idolatry, which leads to moral decay and separation from God. The minor prophets, like Hosea and Joel, illustrate how Israel’s worship of false gods resulted in exile and suffering, rooted in a “continual struggle with idolatry.

1 Elijah confronted King Ahab and the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18), demonstrating that undivided loyalty to God brings victory over falsehood.

The lesson: Idolatry—whether literal or modern equivalents like materialism—erodes obedience and invites consequences, but turning back to God restores blessings.

3. Perseverance and Faithfulness Amid Adversity

Prophets often faced rejection yet remained steadfast, modeling resilience. Jeremiah, known as the “weeping prophet,” endured imprisonment, mockery, and threats while warning Judah of impending doom, yet he persisted in obedience despite personal anguish. 5 His life teaches that faithfulness involves trusting God’s plan through trials, as seen in his purchase of land during siege as a symbol of future hope (Jeremiah 32). Likewise, the prophets’ overall perseverance reminds believers that God equips the faithful to endure opposition and remain committed. 3

4. Obedience to God’s Call, Even in Reluctance

Many prophets initially hesitated, revealing the human side of divine service.

4 Moses resisted his call at the burning bush, citing inadequacies (Exodus 3-4), yet God provided support, showing that reluctance can be overcome by reliance on divine strength. The lesson: God’s purposes prevail, and answering the call, despite fear, brings personal growth and fulfills broader missions.

5. Humility, Repentance, and Initiating Change

Prophets urged humility and repentance to avert disaster, often explaining God’s expectations for transformation. Isaiah’s vision in the temple (Isaiah 6) led to his commissioning, emphasizing personal humility before addressing national sins. During exile, prophets like Ezekiel and Daniel helped the people understand Yahweh’s reasons for judgment, encouraging humility and covenant renewal. 8 They initiated change by revealing God’s attitude and guiding actions, such as rebuilding the temple (Haggai). 2

This teaches that acknowledging faults and seeking reform aligns individuals and societies with divine will, leading to restoration.

6. God’s Faithfulness and Sovereignty

Despite human failings, prophets affirmed God’s unwavering faithfulness. Daniel’s interpretations of dreams and survival in the lions’ den (Daniel 6) illustrate that God protects the faithful and controls history. The prophetic office itself—communicating visions, influencing politics, and foretelling events—underscores God’s active involvement in human affairs. 6 Overall, these stories convey moral themes like integrity and compassion, shaping ethical character by highlighting God’s justice and mercy. 7

These lessons from Biblical prophets encourage reflection on personal and societal conduct, promoting values that transcend time. As moral exemplars, their experiences remind us that faithfulness to God yields enduring rewards, even in the face of resistance or hardship.

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Lessons from Prophet Elijah

Prophet Elijah, a pivotal figure in the Old Testament (primarily in 1 Kings 17-19 and 2 Kings 1-2), emerges during a time of widespread idolatry in Israel under King Ahab and Queen Jezebel. Known for his bold faith, miracles, and direct confrontations with false prophets, Elijah’s life exemplifies unwavering devotion to God amid persecution and personal trials. His story offers practical and spiritual lessons on trust, obedience, and divine power, reminding believers that God equips ordinary people for extraordinary purposes. Below are key lessons drawn from his experiences.

1. God Provides in Unexpected Ways

Elijah’s ministry begins with a drought prophecy, after which God sustains him through ravens bringing food and a brook for water (1 Kings 17:2-6). Later, he is directed to a widow in Zarephath, where her meager supplies miraculously multiply (1 Kings 17:8-16). This teaches that divine provision often comes from unlikely sources, encouraging reliance on God rather than human logic during scarcity. 3 5 It underscores the principle that when we obey God’s call, supernatural sustenance follows, even in desolate circumstances. 6

2. Boldness in Confronting Falsehood and Idolatry

Elijah challenges 450 prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, proposing a contest to prove the true God (1 Kings 18:20-40). Fire from heaven consumes his water-soaked altar, exposing Baal’s impotence and leading to the false prophets’ defeat. This illustrates the importance of standing firmly against cultural or societal errors, showing that undivided loyalty to God triumphs over popularity or majority opinion. 0 2 The lesson: Sincerity in wrong beliefs doesn’t validate them, and true faith requires courageous action to uphold truth.

3. The Power of Persistent Prayer

After the Carmel victory, Elijah prays fervently for rain to end the drought, persisting seven times until a small cloud appears (1 Kings 18:41-46). Earlier, he revives the widow’s son through prayer (1 Kings 17:17-24). These events highlight that prayer aligns human efforts with divine will, capable of invoking miracles and restoration. 5 James 5:17-18 in the New Testament references Elijah as an example, teaching that earnest, faith-filled prayer from ordinary people yields extraordinary results.

4. Handling Discouragement and Finding God’s Gentle Voice

Despite triumphs, Elijah flees in fear from Jezebel’s threats, falling into despair and wishing for death (1 Kings 19:1-4). God refreshes him with food and leads him to Mount Horeb, where He speaks not in wind, earthquake, or fire, but in a “still small voice” (1 Kings 19:9-18). This reveals that even prophets experience burnout, but God provides renewal and redirection. 1 8 The lesson: In moments of isolation, listen for God’s subtle guidance rather than dramatic signs, and remember you’re not alone—He has reserves of faithful people.

5. Obedience Leads to Legacy and Succession

Elijah obeys God’s command to anoint Elisha as his successor (1 Kings 19:15-21), mentoring him until his dramatic ascension in a chariot of fire (2 Kings 2:1-12). This demonstrates that faithful service extends beyond one’s lifetime, emphasizing the value of discipleship and passing on spiritual authority. 2 3 It teaches that obedience, even in anointing others, ensures God’s work continues, as seen in Elisha receiving a double portion of Elijah’s spirit.

6. God’s Sovereignty Over Kings and Nations

Elijah confronts Ahab multiple times, prophesying judgment for idolatry and injustice, such as the Naboth’s vineyard incident (1 Kings 21). His unyielding stance shows that no earthly power supersedes God’s authority. 7

The broader lesson: Prophets like Elijah remind us that God holds leaders accountable, and standing for justice may involve risk but aligns with divine purposes. 8

Elijah’s life, marked by miracles and human vulnerability, inspires believers to trust God’s faithfulness in all seasons. As a “champion of God,” he exemplifies how ordinary individuals can impact history through dependence on the divine. 2 These lessons encourage reflection on personal faith, urging action rooted in obedience and prayer.

Logic behind UNSEEN GOD

While there aren’t many empirical scientific studies (e.g., from psychology or sociology) directly testing the advantages and disadvantages of God not being visible in physical form as a means to reinforce human belief, the topic has been extensively explored in philosophical theology under the concept of “divine hiddenness.” This refers to God’s apparent absence or silence, which some argue impacts faith by making belief voluntary rather than coerced. Below, I’ll summarize key arguments from prominent philosophical works and entries, focusing on how this hiddenness might strengthen or weaken belief in God.

Advantages of God’s Invisibility for Reinforcing Belief

Philosophers argue that God’s lack of physical visibility can foster deeper, more authentic faith by encouraging personal choice and growth:

  • Promotes Voluntary and Genuine Faith: If God were visibly present, belief might be forced or superficial, undermining free will. Hiddenness allows individuals to seek God willingly, leading to a reciprocal relationship based on trust rather than evidence. This can reinforce belief by making it a personal achievement, resulting in moral benefits like humility and character development. 20 For instance, it enables people to overcome doubts or improper motives (e.g., fear of punishment) through honest seeking, strengthening their commitment.
  • Encourages Moral and Spiritual Growth: Without visible proof, believers must expand their reasoning and imagination, potentially making them stronger in faith. This can prevent complacency and allow for diverse expressions of devotion, such as creative religious practices or communal support in pursuing God. 20 4 Hiddenness may also permit temporary nonbelief for personal transformation, helping individuals recognize life’s meaninglessness without God and thus deepening their eventual belief.
  • Supports Greater Goods in Relationships: It avoids potential resentment toward a visibly glorious God and fosters opportunities for mutual assistance among seekers. In theological views like Molinism, hiddenness aligns with God’s plan for ultimate goods, such as eventual conversion, without implying unfairness. 20 This can reinforce belief by framing challenges as part of a loving divine strategy.

These points draw from thinkers like J.L. Schellenberg’s critics, who respond to hiddenness arguments by emphasizing its role in experiential benefits, such as peace, joy, and improved interpersonal bonds through faith. 20

Disadvantages of God’s Invisibility for Reinforcing Belief

On the flip side, hiddenness is often seen as a barrier that can erode faith, leading to doubt or nonbelief:

  • Leads to Nonresistant Nonbelief and Doubt: If God is loving and desires relationships, hiddenness might prevent capable people (e.g., honest seekers in non-theistic cultures) from believing, as belief is necessary for starting a meaningful connection. This can undermine faith by causing anxiety, despair, or abandonment feelings, as seen in religious texts like the Psalms or the “dark night of the soul.” 20 15 It may result in widespread atheism or agnosticism, especially where cultural or evolutionary factors make God concepts less intuitive.
  • Provides Evidence Against God’s Existence: The prevalence of nonbelief (e.g., demographic variations like high theism in some regions vs. low in others) is argued to be more expected under naturalism than theism, suggesting God isn’t equally open to all. This can weaken belief by fueling atheistic arguments, as a perfectly loving God wouldn’t allow such “hiddenness” to block relationships. 20 11 18
  • Challenges Moral and Intellectual Autonomy: While intended to promote growth, hiddenness might instead foster confusion or resistance, particularly if linked to human sin or cognitive limitations, leading some to abandon faith altogether. 14 12 Cognitive science perspectives suggest it could stem from evolutionary byproducts, making belief harder to sustain without direct experiences. 15

Notable works include Schellenberg’s foundational arguments on hiddenness as evidence for atheism, 10 responses from C.S. Lewis emphasizing its role in free will, 13 and cognitive science explorations linking it to religious experiences (or their lack). 15 If you’re looking for more empirical angles, such as psychological surveys on faith and perceived divine absence, I can dig further, but philosophy dominates this discussion.

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If form of shapes of GOD left to human beings… find the difficulties in coming up a uniformity… interesting.
One unseen CREATOR has HIS WISDOM in these issues.

https://twitter.com/i/grok/share/zkhIdI9PAPpioVLeKtMxpccvP

No, there is no broad consensus among followers of different faiths on the form or shape of God that they would like to see or imagine. Perceptions of God’s appearance vary widely across religions, cultures, and even individuals within the same faith, often influenced by personal biases, cultural norms, and doctrinal teachings. Here’s a breakdown based on religious perspectives and relevant studies:

Doctrinal Views Across Major Religions

  • Monotheistic faiths (Judaism, Christianity, Islam): These traditions generally emphasize that God is formless, transcendent, and beyond physical depiction. For instance, Judaism avoids any physical representation of God, focusing instead on divine actions and commandments. 1 Islam strictly prohibits images of Allah, viewing God as indivisible and without human-like form. Christianity often describes God as a spirit (e.g., in John 4:24 of the Bible), though popular art influenced by European traditions depicts God anthropomorphically, like an elderly bearded man. However, official teachings stress God’s incorporeal nature.
  • Hinduism: Views differ significantly, with Brahman (the ultimate reality) seen as formless, but deities like Vishnu, Shiva, or Devi manifesting in various human, animal, or hybrid forms (e.g., elephant-headed Ganesha or blue-skinned Krishna). Devotees may visualize God in personalized, devotional forms.
  • Buddhism and other non-theistic traditions: Buddhism doesn’t posit a creator God, but figures like the Buddha are depicted in human form (often with specific symbolic features like elongated earlobes). Sikhism describes God (Waheguru) as formless and timeless.
  • Polytheistic or indigenous traditions: Gods are often anthropomorphic or nature-based, shaped by cultural contexts—e.g., Greek gods like Zeus as human-like figures, or African traditional religions portraying deities with local ethnic features.

These differences highlight a lack of agreement: monotheistic religions lean toward formlessness to avoid idolatry, while others embrace diverse, tangible representations. Even where anthropomorphism appears (e.g., in art or myths), it’s not universal. 3 7

Insights from Studies on Visualization

Psychological research shows that when people do imagine God with a form, it’s highly subjective and often mirrors their own identity or cultural background:

  • A 2018 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study of 511 American Christians found participants selected faces for God that aligned with their own demographics—e.g., younger people saw a younger God, liberals a more feminine one, and overall, egocentric bias led people to visualize God resembling themselves (e.g., white participants saw a white God). 25
  • Stanford research in 2020 explored how visualizing God as a white man affects leadership perceptions and social biases, noting that such images perpetuate cultural stereotypes and influence real-world attitudes. 21
  • A 2021 cross-cultural study on sensing divine presence (across faiths like Christianity, Hinduism, and others) found that spiritual experiences are universal but interpretations of God’s “form” depend on cultural and educational contexts, with no consistent physical description emerging. 20
  • Even in cases of aphantasia (inability to visualize mentally), religious faith persists without imagined forms, suggesting visualization isn’t essential for belief. 24

Cultural and Popular Discussions

Public discourse, including on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), reflects similar diversity. Users often note how God is depicted in ways that match cultural identities—e.g., Chinese gods resembling East Asians, European Christian art showing a white Jesus, or arguments that ancient depictions (like Yahweh as a storm god) evolved into formless concepts. 11 16 Some posts claim historical gods like Zeus influenced Abrahamic imagery, while others argue for a human-like form based on scriptures. 12 14 These highlight cultural projection rather than consensus.

In summary, while some might “like to see” God in a comforting, familiar human form (often anthropomorphic and culturally aligned), official doctrines and studies show profound disagreements. The closest to a shared view among many faiths is that God transcends physical shape altogether, but even this isn’t unanimous.

More than one God results in chaos

Q: why Only one GOD and if not ?

A:

https://x.com/i/grok/share/73H9r97ta3cG1PxdhbZNzxcPk

Verse 17:42 (Surah Al-Isra)

Arabic

﴿قُل لَّوْ كَانَ مَعَهُ آلِهَةٌ كَمَا يَقُولُونَ إِذًا لَّابْتَغَوْا إِلَىٰ ذِي الْعَرْشِ سَبِيلًا﴾

Translation (from Tafheem-ul-Quran by Syed Abu-al-A’la Maududi)

(O Muhammad), tell them that if there had been other deities beside Allah, as they assert, they would surely have tried to find a way to (dethrone) the Master of the Throne.

Tafseer (from Tafheem-ul-Quran by Syed Abu-al-A’la Maududi)

They would have themselves tried their best to become masters of the Throne.

This is because if there had been more than one partners in Godhead, it would produce one of the two results: (1) If they were all independent gods, it was not conceivable that they would agree and co-operate with one another in the management of the boundless universe and there could never have been unanimity, uniformity and balanced proportion in its functioning. There would have been conflict at every step and everyone would have tried to dominate others in order to become its sole master. Or (2) if one of them had been the supreme god and the others his obedient servants whom he had delegated some of his powers, then, according to the maxim “power corrupts”, they would never have been content with remaining obedient servants of the supreme god and would have conspired to become the supreme god themselves.

Whereas the fact is that in this universe not even a grain of wheat or a blade of grass can grow unless and until everything in the earth and the heavens cooperate with one another for its production. Therefore, only an utterly ignorant and blockheaded person can conceive that there are more than one independent or semi-independent rulers, who carry on the management of this universe. Anyone who has tried to understand the nature and functioning of the universe will most surely arrive at the conclusion that there is One and only One Sovereign ruling over this universe, and there is absolutely no likelihood of any one else to be a copartner in this at any stage. 12

  • The post promotes a Quranic interpretation from Surah Al-Isra 17:42, arguing that multiple gods would spark inevitable conflict or rebellion, leading to universal disorder, as evidenced by the cosmos’s seamless harmony.
  • Drawing from Syed Abu-al-A’la Maududi’s Tafheem-ul-Quran, the linked article uses analogies like competing bosses or subordinate uprisings to illustrate why only one sovereign deity sustains order.
  • Authored by @Zs496S1, an active defender of Islamic monotheism with 162 followers, this December 4, 2025, entry fits their pattern of responding to faith critiques with scriptural reasoning.

WHO IS OUR LORD?

Quran 13:16 (Surah Ar-Ra’d, Ayah 16)

Arabic Text:

قُلْ مَنْ رَّبُّ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ ۖ قُلِ اللَّهُ ۖ قُلْ أَفَاتَّخَذْتُم مِّن دُونِهِ أَوْلِيَاءَ لَا يَمْلِكُونَ لِأَنفُسِهِمْ نَفْعًا وَلَا ضَرًّا ۖ قُلْ هَلْ يَسْتَوِي الْأَعْمَىٰ وَالْبَصِيرُ ۖ أَمْ هَلْ تَسْتَوِي الظُّلُمَاتُ وَالنُّورُ ۖ أَمْ جَعَلُوا لِلَّهِ شُرَكَاءَ خَلَقُوا كَخَلْقِهِ فَتَشَابَهَ الْخَلْقُ عَلَيْهِمْ ۖ قُلِ اللَّهُ خَالِقُ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ وَهُوَ الْوَاحِدُ الْقَهَّارُ

English Translation (by Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi):

Say: “Who is the Lord of the heavens and the earth?” Say: “Allah.” Say: “Have you then taken besides Him protectors who have no power to benefit or harm even themselves?” Say: “Can the blind and the seeing be deemed equals? Or can light and darkness be deemed equals?” If that is not so, then have those whom they associate with Allah in His Divinity ever created anything like what Allah did so that the question of creation has become dubious to them? Say: “Allah is the creator of everything. He is the One, the Irresistible.” 10

Tafseer (Commentary from Tafheem-ul-Quran by Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi):

The commentary explains that the question “Who is the Lord of the heavens and the earth?” was directed to the disbelievers, but Allah instructed the Prophet (peace be upon him) to answer it himself by saying “Allah.” This was because the disbelievers could neither deny Allah’s lordship (as they believed He was the Creator) nor openly affirm it without accepting Tauhid, leaving no room for shirk. They often avoided answering such questions due to their weak position.

It addresses the polytheists’ worship of false deities: “Have you taken besides Him as your patrons those who do not have the power to benefit or to hurt even themselves?” This refutes shirk by showing that false gods lack any power over themselves, let alone others.

The rhetorical questions—“Can the blind and the seeing be deemed equals? Or can light and darkness be deemed equals?”—contrast disbelievers (blind to signs of Allah’s Oneness, like the blind who cannot see) with believers (who see signs in every particle of the universe). “Light” refers to the knowledge of truth brought by the Prophet (peace be upon him), while “darkness” is the ignorance of the disbelievers. It asks why those with knowledge should abandon it and wander in ignorance like the blind.

Further, it challenges: “Have those whom they associate with Allah in His Divinity ever created anything like what Allah did so that the question of creation has become dubious to them?” Since the polytheists admitted their gods created nothing and had no share in creation, there is no basis for doubting Allah’s unique creative power or associating partners with Him.

Finally, it affirms: “Allah is the creator of everything. He is the One, the Irresistible.” The Arabic term “Qahhar” means He rules over all by His own power, maintaining complete control. This follows from His being the Creator: the Creator must be Unique, with no equals or partners, and full authority over His creation. Acknowledging this eliminates any reason to worship others or seek help from false patrons. 10

Tafseer ibn katheer

Quran 13:16 (Surah Ar-Ra’d, Ayah 16)

Arabic Text:

قُلْ مَنْ رَّبُّ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ ۖ قُلِ اللَّهُ ۖ قُلْ أَفَاتَّخَذْتُم مِّن دُونِهِ أَوْلِيَاءَ لَا يَمْلِكُونَ لِأَنفُسِهِمْ نَفْعًا وَلَا ضَرًّا ۖ قُلْ هَلْ يَسْتَوِي الْأَعْمَىٰ وَالْبَصِيرُ ۖ أَمْ هَلْ تَسْتَوِي الظُّلُمَاتُ وَالنُّورُ ۖ أَمْ جَعَلُوا لِلَّهِ شُرَكَاءَ خَلَقُوا كَخَلْقِهِ فَتَشَابَهَ الْخَلْقُ عَلَيْهِمْ ۖ قُلِ اللَّهُ خَالِقُ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ وَهُوَ الْوَاحِدُ الْقَهَّارُ

English Translation (by Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi – Tafheem-ul-Quran):

Say: “Who is the Lord of the heavens and the earth?” Say: “Allah.” Say: “Have you then taken besides Him protectors who have no power to benefit or harm even themselves?” Say: “Can the blind and the seeing be deemed equals? Or can light and darkness be deemed equals?” If that is not so, then have those whom they associate with Allah in His Divinity ever created anything like what Allah did so that the question of creation has become dubious to them? Say: “Allah is the creator of everything. He is the One, the Irresistible.”

Tafseer from Tafheem-ul-Quran (by Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi):

The commentary explains that the question “Who is the Lord of the heavens and the earth?” was directed to the disbelievers, but Allah instructed the Prophet (peace be upon him) to answer it himself by saying “Allah.” This was because the disbelievers could neither deny Allah’s lordship (as they believed He was the Creator) nor openly affirm it without accepting Tauhid, leaving no room for shirk. They often avoided answering such questions due to their weak position.

It addresses the polytheists’ worship of false deities: “Have you taken besides Him as your patrons those who do not have the power to benefit or to hurt even themselves?” This refutes shirk by showing that false gods lack any power over themselves, let alone others.

The rhetorical questions—“Can the blind and the seeing be deemed equals? Or can light and darkness be deemed equals?”—contrast disbelievers (blind to signs of Allah’s Oneness, like the blind who cannot see) with believers (who see signs in every particle of the universe). “Light” refers to the knowledge of truth brought by the Prophet (peace be upon him), while “darkness” is the ignorance of the disbelievers. It asks why those with knowledge should abandon it and wander in ignorance like the blind.

Further, it challenges: “Have those whom they associate with Allah in His Divinity ever created anything like what Allah did so that the question of creation has become dubious to them?” Since the polytheists admitted their gods created nothing and had no share in creation, there is no basis for doubting Allah’s unique creative power or associating partners with Him.

Finally, it affirms: “Allah is the creator of everything. He is the One, the Irresistible.” The Arabic term “Qahhar” means He rules over all by His own power, maintaining complete control. This follows from His being the Creator: the Creator must be Unique, with no equals or partners, and full authority over His creation. Acknowledging this eliminates any reason to worship others or seek help from false patrons.

English Translation (Associated with Tafsir Ibn Kathir):

Say: “Who is the Lord of the heavens and the earth?” Say: “(It is) Allah.” Say: “Have you then taken (for worship) Awliya’ (protectors, etc.) other than Him, such as have no power either for benefit or for harm to themselves?” Say: “Is the blind equal to the one who sees? Or darkness equal to light? Or do they assign to Allah partners who created the like of His creation, so that the creation (which they made and His creation) seemed alike to them.” Say: “Allah is the Creator of all things; and He is the One, the Irresistible.” 11

Tafseer from Ibn Kathir:

Affirming Tawhid

Allah affirms here that there is no deity worthy of worship except Him, since they admit that He alone created the heavens and the earth and that He is their Lord and the Disposer of all affairs. Yet, they take as lords others besides Allah and worship them, even though these false gods do not have the power to benefit or harm themselves, or those who worship them. Therefore, the polytheists will not benefit or have harm removed from them by these false deities. Are those who worship the false deities instead of Allah equal to those who worship Him alone, without partners, and thus have a light from their Lord? This is why Allah said here,

﴿قُلْ هَلْ يَسْتَوِى الاٌّعْمَى وَالْبَصِيرُ أَمْ هَلْ تَسْتَوِى الظُّلُمَـتُ وَالنُّورُ أَمْ جَعَلُواْ للَّهِ شُرَكَآءَ خَلَقُواْ كَخَلْقِهِ فَتَشَابَهَ الْخَلْقُ عَلَيْهِمْ﴾

(Say: “Is the blind equal to the one who sees Or darkness equal to light Or do they assign to Allah partners who created the like of His creation, so that the creations seemed alike to them”) Allah asks, `Do these polytheists worship gods besides Him that rival Him in what He created? Have their false deities created similar creations to those Allah created and, thus, they are confused between the two types of creations, not knowing which was created by others besides Allah?’ Rather, the Ayah proves that the truth is nothing like this. There is none similar to Allah, nor does He have an equal, a rival, anyone like Him, a minister, a son, or a wife. Allah is glorified in that He is far away from all that is ascribed to Him. These idolators worship gods that they themselves admit were created by Allah and are subservient to Him. They used to say during their Talbiyah: “Here we rush to Your obedience. There is no partner for You, except Your partner, You own him and he owns not.” Allah also mentioned their polytheistic statements in other Ayat,

﴿مَا نَعْبُدُهُمْ إِلاَّ لِيُقَرِّبُونَآ إِلَى اللَّهِ زُلْفَى﴾

(We worship them only that they may bring us near to Allah.) ﴿39:3﴾ Allah admonished them for this false creed, stating that only those whom He chooses are allowed to intercede with Him,

﴿وَلاَ تَنفَعُ الشَّفَـعَةُ عِندَهُ إِلاَّ لِمَنْ أَذِنَ لَهُ﴾

(Intercession with Him profits not except for him whom He permits.) ﴿34:23﴾

﴿وَكَمْ مِّن مَّلَكٍ فِى السَّمَـوَتِ﴾

(And there are many angels in the heavens…..)﴿53:26﴾, and,

﴿إِن كُلُّ مَن فِى السَّمَـوَتِ وَالاٌّرْضِ إِلاَّ آتِى الرَّحْمَـنِ عَبْداً – لَّقَدْ أَحْصَـهُمْ وَعَدَّهُمْ عَدّاً – وَكُلُّهُمْ ءَاتِيهِ يَوْمَ الْقِيَـمَةِ فَرْداً ﴾

(There is none in the heavens and the earth but comes unto the Most Gracious (Allah) as a servant. Verily, He knows each one of them, and has counted them a full counting. And everyone of them will come to Him alone on the Day of Resurrection.) ﴿19:93-95﴾ If all are Allah’s servants, then why do any of them worship each other without proof or evidence that allows them to do so? Rather, they rely on sheer opinion and innovation in the religion, even though Allah has sent all of His Prophets and Messengers, from beginning to end, prohibiting this practice (polytheism) and ordering them to refrain from worshipping others besides Allah. They defied their Messengers and rebelled against them, and this is why the word of punishment struck them as a worthy recompense,

﴿وَلاَ يَظْلِمُ رَبُّكَ أَحَدًا﴾

(And your Lord treats no one with injustice) ﴿18:49﴾ 11

Comparison Between Tafsir Ibn Kathir and Tafheem-ul-Quran (Maududi):

Both tafsirs emphasize the verse’s core theme of affirming Tawhid (the Oneness of Allah) and refuting shirk (polytheism) through logical and rhetorical questions posed to the disbelievers. They highlight Allah’s exclusive lordship over creation, the powerlessness of false deities, and the absurdity of equating truth with falsehood. The verse is seen as a direct challenge to polytheists, who acknowledge Allah as Creator but still associate partners with Him.

Similarities:

  • Refutation of Shirk: Both explain that false gods or “awliya” (protectors) have no ability to benefit or harm anyone, including themselves, making their worship illogical.
  • Rhetorical Contrasts: The questions about the blind vs. the seeing and darkness vs. light are interpreted as metaphors for disbelievers (in ignorance or blindness to divine signs) versus believers (guided by truth and knowledge). Ibn Kathir ties this to those with “light from their Lord,” while Maududi specifies the “light” as the Prophet’s message and signs in the universe.
  • Challenge on Creation: Both stress that no partners of Allah have created anything comparable to His creation, eliminating any basis for confusion or association.
  • Affirmation of Allah’s Uniqueness: The concluding statement underscores Allah as the sole Creator, the One (Al-Wahid), and the Irresistible (Al-Qahhar), implying absolute dominion without partners.

Differences:

  • Style and Depth: Ibn Kathir (a classical 14th-century scholar) provides a more expansive, tradition-based explanation, incorporating cross-references to other Quranic verses (e.g., 39:3, 34:23, 53:26, 19:93-95, 18:49) and historical context like the polytheists’ Talbiyah during pilgrimage. He emphasizes intercession, the role of prophets in prohibiting polytheism, and the just punishment for rebellion, drawing on hadith and earlier scholarly opinions for a comprehensive theological rebuttal.
  • Maududi (a 20th-century modernist) offers a more concise, rational, and contextual approach in Tafheem-ul-Quran, focusing on the psychological and logical dilemmas faced by disbelievers (e.g., their avoidance of direct answers). He explains concepts like “Qahhar” in terms of sovereign rule and ties the metaphors directly to contemporary understanding of faith vs. ignorance, without as many cross-references.
  • Focus and Audience: Ibn Kathir’s tafsir is broader, addressing theological implications like Allah having no equals in any form (e.g., no son, wife, or rival), and warns of divine justice. Maududi’s is more argumentative, aimed at reinforcing monotheism through everyday logic, making it accessible for modern readers seeking to counter polytheistic tendencies.

Overall, Ibn Kathir’s interpretation is richer in scriptural interconnections and historical details, while Maududi’s is more streamlined and focused on practical reasoning. Both align on the verse’s message but reflect their eras—Ibn Kathir’s rooted in classical Islamic scholarship, and Maududi’s in reformist thought. 11

TAFSEER AL TABARI

Quran 13:16 (Surah Ar-Ra’d, Ayah 16)

Arabic Text:

قُلْ مَنْ رَّبُّ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ ۖ قُلِ اللَّهُ ۖ قُلْ أَفَاتَّخَذْتُم مِّن دُونِهِ أَوْلِيَاءَ لَا يَمْلِكُونَ لِأَنفُسِهِمْ نَفْعًا وَلَا ضَرًّا ۖ قُلْ هَلْ يَسْتَوِي الْأَعْمَىٰ وَالْبَصِيرُ ۖ أَمْ هَلْ تَسْتَوِي الظُّلُمَاتُ وَالنُّورُ ۖ أَمْ جَعَلُوا لِلَّهِ شُرَكَاءَ خَلَقُوا كَخَلْقِهِ فَتَشَابَهَ الْخَلْقُ عَلَيْهِمْ ۖ قُلِ اللَّهُ خَالِقُ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ وَهُوَ الْوَاحِدُ الْقَهَّارُ

English Translation (Associated with Tafsir Ibn Kathir):

Say: “Who is the Lord of the heavens and the earth?” Say: “(It is) Allah.” Say: “Have you then taken (for worship) Awliya’ (protectors, etc.) other than Him, such as have no power either for benefit or for harm to themselves?” Say: “Is the blind equal to the one who sees? Or darkness equal to light? Or do they assign to Allah partners who created the like of His creation, so that the creation (which they made and His creation) seemed alike to them.” Say: “Allah is the Creator of all things; and He is the One, the Irresistible.”

Tafseer from Tafheem-ul-Quran (by Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi):

The commentary explains that the question “Who is the Lord of the heavens and the earth?” was directed to the disbelievers, but Allah instructed the Prophet (peace be upon him) to answer it himself by saying “Allah.” This was because the disbelievers could neither deny Allah’s lordship (as they believed He was the Creator) nor openly affirm it without accepting Tauhid, leaving no room for shirk. They often avoided answering such questions due to their weak position.

It addresses the polytheists’ worship of false deities: “Have you taken besides Him as your patrons those who do not have the power to benefit or to hurt even themselves?” This refutes shirk by showing that false gods lack any power over themselves, let alone others.

The rhetorical questions—“Can the blind and the seeing be deemed equals? Or can light and darkness be deemed equals?”—contrast disbelievers (blind to signs of Allah’s Oneness, like the blind who cannot see) with believers (who see signs in every particle of the universe). “Light” refers to the knowledge of truth brought by the Prophet (peace be upon him), while “darkness” is the ignorance of the disbelievers. It asks why those with knowledge should abandon it and wander in ignorance like the blind.

Further, it challenges: “Have those whom they associate with Allah in His Divinity ever created anything like what Allah did so that the question of creation has become dubious to them?” Since the polytheists admitted their gods created nothing and had no share in creation, there is no basis for doubting Allah’s unique creative power or associating partners with Him.

Finally, it affirms: “Allah is the creator of everything. He is the One, the Irresistible.” The Arabic term “Qahhar” means He rules over all by His own power, maintaining complete control. This follows from His being the Creator: the Creator must be Unique, with no equals or partners, and full authority over His creation. Acknowledging this eliminates any reason to worship others or seek help from false patrons.

Tafseer from Ibn Kathir:

Affirming Tawhid

Allah affirms here that there is no deity worthy of worship except Him, since they admit that He alone created the heavens and the earth and that He is their Lord and the Disposer of all affairs. Yet, they take as lords others besides Allah and worship them, even though these false gods do not have the power to benefit or harm themselves, or those who worship them. Therefore, the polytheists will not benefit or have harm removed from them by these false deities. Are those who worship the false deities instead of Allah equal to those who worship Him alone, without partners, and thus have a light from their Lord? This is why Allah said here,

﴿قُلْ هَلْ يَسْتَوِى الاٌّعْمَى وَالْبَصِيرُ أَمْ هَلْ تَسْتَوِى الظُّلُمَـتُ وَالنُّورُ أَمْ جَعَلُواْ للَّهِ شُرَكَآءَ خَلَقُواْ كَخَلْقِهِ فَتَشَابَهَ الْخَلْقُ عَلَيْهِمْ﴾

(Say: “Is the blind equal to the one who sees Or darkness equal to light Or do they assign to Allah partners who created the like of His creation, so that the creations seemed alike to them”) Allah asks, `Do these polytheists worship gods besides Him that rival Him in what He created? Have their false deities created similar creations to those Allah created and, thus, they are confused between the two types of creations, not knowing which was created by others besides Allah?’ Rather, the Ayah proves that the truth is nothing like this. There is none similar to Allah, nor does He have an equal, a rival, anyone like Him, a minister, a son, or a wife. Allah is glorified in that He is far away from all that is ascribed to Him. These idolators worship gods that they themselves admit were created by Allah and are subservient to Him. They used to say during their Talbiyah: “Here we rush to Your obedience. There is no partner for You, except Your partner, You own him and he owns not.” Allah also mentioned their polytheistic statements in other Ayat,

﴿مَا نَعْبُدُهُمْ إِلاَّ لِيُقَرِّبُونَآ إِلَى اللَّهِ زُلْفَى﴾

(We worship them only that they may bring us near to Allah.) ﴿39:3﴾ Allah admonished them for this false creed, stating that only those whom He chooses are allowed to intercede with Him,

﴿وَلاَ تَنفَعُ الشَّفَـعَةُ عِندَهُ إِلاَّ لِمَنْ أَذِنَ لَهُ﴾

(Intercession with Him profits not except for him whom He permits.) ﴿34:23﴾

﴿وَكَمْ مِّن مَّلَكٍ فِى السَّمَـوَتِ﴾

(And there are many angels in the heavens…..)﴿53:26﴾, and,

﴿إِن كُلُّ مَن فِى السَّمَـوَتِ وَالاٌّرْضِ إِلاَّ آتِى الرَّحْمَـنِ عَبْداً – لَّقَدْ أَحْصَـهُمْ وَعَدَّهُمْ عَدّاً – وَكُلُّهُمْ ءَاتِيهِ يَوْمَ الْقِيَـمَةِ فَرْداً ﴾

(There is none in the heavens and the earth but comes unto the Most Gracious (Allah) as a servant. Verily, He knows each one of them, and has counted them a full counting. And everyone of them will come to Him alone on the Day of Resurrection.) ﴿19:93-95﴾ If all are Allah’s servants, then why do any of them worship each other without proof or evidence that allows them to do so? Rather, they rely on sheer opinion and innovation in the religion, even though Allah has sent all of His Prophets and Messengers, from beginning to end, prohibiting this practice (polytheism) and ordering them to refrain from worshipping others besides Allah. They defied their Messengers and rebelled against them, and this is why the word of punishment struck them as a worthy recompense,

﴿وَلاَ يَظْلِمُ رَبُّكَ أَحَدًا﴾

(And your Lord treats no one with injustice) ﴿18:49﴾

Tafseer from Al-Tabari (Jami’ al-Bayan fi Ta’wil al-Qur’an):

Abu Ja’far (al-Tabari) said: The Exalted One mentions His Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and says: Say, O Muhammad, to these polytheists who worship besides Allah—Who holds their benefit and harm in His hand—things that neither benefit nor harm: (Is the blind equivalent to the seeing?) The blind one who sees nothing and does not find a path to take except by being guided, and the seeing one who guides the blind to the path that he cannot see? There is no doubt that they are not equal. He says: Likewise, the believer who sees the truth and follows it, knows the guidance and follows it, is not equal to you, O polytheists who know no truth and see no right path.

And His saying: (Or is darkness equivalent to light?), the Exalted One mentions: Is the darkness in which no path is seen to be taken, nor a way seen to be ridden, equivalent to the light in which things are seen and its brightness dispels the darkness? He says: There is no doubt that these two are not equal. Likewise, disbelief in Allah leaves its follower in confusion, wandering forever in bewilderment without returning to the truth, while faith in Allah leaves its follower in illumination, acting with knowledge of his Lord, and awareness that there is for him a recompenser who rewards him for his good, a punisher who punishes him for his evil, a provider who sustains him