Transliteration:( Qul aghairal laahi attakhizu waliyyan faatiris samaawaati wal ardi wa Huwa yut'imu wa laa yut'am; qul inneee umirtu an akoona awwala man aslama wa laa takoonanna minal mushrikeen )
27. Reason for revelation:
The infidels of Arabia had tried to induce the Holy Prophet صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم to give up the propagation of the Unity of Allah Almighty and go back to the beliefs of his ancestors and countrymen. This blessed verse was revealed as a reply to these infidels. (Khazainul Irfaan) From this we learn that the rights of Allah Almighty are greater than that of the entire creation.
28. By this it meant that Allah Almighty is completely independent of everybody and everything, it is everybody who is dependent on Him. Although the sun, the moon, etc do not eat, they neither feed anyone. They are not independent but are totally dependent on Allah Almighty.
29. From this it is hinted that the Noor of the Holy Prophet صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم is the first creation of Allah Almighty, as well as, it is His first worshipper. In such a case "I have been commanded" makes mention of the command of the first creation. The commentary of this is that the Hadith Shareef in which the Holy Prophet صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم says: The first thing which was created by Allah is my Noor (light). This Hadith Shareef has been narrated in different ways. Thus the Holy Prophet صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم is the first worshipper in this Ummah because the Prophets are worshippers and submissive to the Will of Allah before their followers
30. Allah Almighty did not say not to indulge in polytheism. This passage is more eloquent i.e. forget about indulging in polytheism, do not be from the polytheists. In custom and habits, in personal appearance, and actions be totally different to the polytheists.
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Please refer to Surah Anam ayat 12 which provides the complete commentary from verse 12 through 16.
10. This remark contains a subtle sarcasm. Far from providing sustenance to their followers, the beings whom the polytheists set up as deities beside the true God were dependent upon them for their sustenance. No Pharaoh can maintain the pomp and splendour connected with his godhead unless his subjects pay their tax dues and make him other offerings. No deity can attract worshippers unless some of its devotees make an idol, place it in some magnificent temple, and decorate it lavishly. All these counterfeit gods are totally dependent upon their own servants. It is the Lord of the Universe alone Who is the True God, Whose godhead rests solely upon His.own power; Who needs the help of no one, whereas no one can dispense with His.
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