Transliteration:( Sunnatal laahi fil lazeena khalaw min qablu wa lan tajida lisunnatil laahi tabdeelaa )
"This has been the practice of Allah regarding those who have gone before [183]. And you shall never find a change in the practice [184] of Allah. (Kanzul Imaan Translation)"
The hypocrites of previous nations also committed deeds that led to divine punishment. This verse affirms that Allah's response to hypocrisy, deceit, and mischief has always followed a just pattern throughout history.
The hypocrites of earlier Ummahs engaged in similar corruption, and they too faced the consequences of their actions. Hence, the punishment mentioned in previous verses is not a new or unprecedented measure.
The phrase “you shall never find a change in the practice of Allah” signifies that Allah’s actions are always rooted in wisdom, consistency, and justice.
It is not possible for Allah’s dealings to be random or without purpose. His responses to wrongdoing follow a pattern of divine wisdom, and that pattern does not change across times or communities.
The tafsir of Surah Ahzab verse 62 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Ahzab ayat 59 which provides the complete commentary from verse 60 through 62.
(33:62) This has been Allah’s Way with those who have gone before, and you shall find no change in Allah’s Way.[115]
115. That is, “This is a permanent law of Allah’s Shariah that in an Islamic society and state such mischief-mongers are never given an opportunity to flourish and prosper. Whenever the system of society and state is established on divine law, such people will be warned to mend their ways and if they still persisted in their evil ways they would be severely dealt with and exterminated.”
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