Transliteration:( Li'alla ya'lama Ahlul kitaabi allaa yaqdiroona 'alaa shai'in min fadlil laahi wa annal fadla bi Yadil laahi yu'teehi many yashaaa'; wallaahu Zul fadilil 'azeem (End Juz 27) )
"So that the People of the Book may know that they have no control over the Grace of Allah [105], and that the grace is entirely in the Hands of Allah, to give it to whom He pleases [106]. And Allah is the Possessor of all Bounty [107]."
✅ [105] No Reward Without Belief in the Final Prophet
This verse refutes the belief of some among the People of the Book who claimed they would receive a reward even without accepting Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It makes clear that no reward is granted unless they believe in him. Without this, even previous faith holds no weight in the Divine court.
✅ [106] Grace Is Not Earned by Lineage or Deeds Alone
This verse asserts that Divine Grace is not a matter of one’s own merit or ancestral claim. True reward—including double reward for embracing Islam—is only for those who submit to Allah’s final message. Without belief, deeds alone do not suffice.
✅ [107] Prophethood Is Not Limited to Any Nation
The claim of some Israelites that Prophethood is exclusive to their lineage is rejected here. Allah gave Prophethood to the progeny of Ismail (AS)—through the Holy Prophet ﷺ. Grace, Bounty, and Prophethood are distributed by Allah alone, and He chooses whom He wills, without bias or restriction.
The tafsir of Surah Hadid verse 29 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Hadid ayat 28 which provides the complete commentary from verse 28 through 29.
(57:29) (You should do this) so that the People of the Book know that they have no control over Allah’s Bounty, and that all bounty is in Allah’s Hand; He bestows it on whomsoever He pleases. Allah is the Lord of abounding bounty.
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
[1636]- As long as they refuse to believe in the message of Allāh which was conveyed through Muḥammad (ﷺ). [1637]- See footnote to 2:19.
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