Transliteration:( Illaa balaagham minal laahi wa risaalaatih; wa many ya'sil laaha wa rasoolahoo fa inna lahoo naara jahannama khaalideena feehaaa 'abada )
36. This means propagation of Prophethood is my obligation. Or, it could mean if I engage myself in the propagation of Allah's orders, then most certainly this will be my means of obtaining Divine sanctuary and providing benefits for others (Tafseer Roohul Mu'ani).
37. This tells us that those who would be entitled for punishment are persons who disobey Allah Almighty and His Beloved Rasool صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم .
If only Allah Almighty is disobeyed, punishment does not come. Says Allah Almighty: "And We are not to torment until We have sent a Messenger" (S17:V15).
For this reason until such time that the laws of prophethood had not been conveyed the person he cannot become entitled for Hell. The belief in the Oneness of Allah Almighty would be regarded as sufficient for his salvation.
Therefore, the Pharaoh and the likes of him did not become transgressors of prophethood. It should also be known here disobedience means disobedience in matter of beliefs, because being bereft is concerning beliefs.
The tafsir of Surah Jinn verse 23 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Jinn ayat 18 which provides the complete commentary from verse 18 through 24.
22 That is, I do not claim to have any share or role in the Godhead of Allah, nor that I possess any power in making or marring the people’s destinies. I am only a Messenger and the mission that has been entrusted to me is no more than that I should convey the messages of Allah to you. As for the powers of Godhead, they wholly belong to Allah. Not to speak of benefiting or harming others, I do not have the power to cause good or harm even to myself. If I disobey Allah, I cannot seek and have refuge anywhere from His punishment, and I have no helper and protector beside Allah. For further explanation, see (Surah Ash-Shura, ayat 10) note 7. 23. This does not mean that every sin and act of disobedience will cause one to live in Hell forever, but in view of the context in which this thing bas been said, the verse means: the one who does not accept the invitation to Tauhid given by Allah and His Messenger (peace be upon him) and does not refrain from polytheism will suffer in Hell forever.
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