Transliteration:( Inna waliyyial laahul lazee nazzalal Kitaaba wa Huwa yatawallas saaliheen )
Indeed, my Guardian [451] is Allah, Who has sent down the Book, and He is the Guardian of the righteous.
This verse reaffirms that the true Protector and Helper is none but Allah Almighty. He is the One who has revealed the Book and offers guidance and support to those who are righteous. However, it is also acknowledged that Allah’s special servants—such as Prophets and Saints—serve as manifest reflections of His mercy and support in the world.
Just as we refer to medicines as cures and owners as masters of their property, while knowing that ultimate power lies with Allah, it is not shirk (polytheism) to seek intercession or blessing through the pious. Allah Himself says: “Only Allah is your friend and His Messenger and the believers” (Surah Al-Mā’idah 5:55). Therefore, approaching the door of mercy of the Holy Prophet ﷺ, just as one would go to a well for water, is not polytheistic, but a means through which Allah's help reaches His creation.
The tafsir of Surah Al-A’raf verse 196 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah A’raf ayat 191 which provides the complete commentary from verse 191 through 198.
(7:196) My guardian is Allah Who has revealed the Book, and it is He Who protects the righteous.[149]
149. This is in response to the threats held out by the polytheists to the Prophet (peace he on him). They used to tell the Prophet (peace be on him) that if he did not give up opposing their deities and denouncing them, he would be overwhelmed by the wrath of those deities and court utter disaster.
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