Transliteration:( Afanaj'alul muslimeena kalmujrimeen )
"What! Shall we then treat those who are Muslims as the criminals?"
This verse highlights the fundamental difference between believers and disbelievers. It emphasizes that sinners and believers are not equal in the eyes of Allah. Just as a believer is far superior to a sinner, the same applies to the Prophet versus the non-Prophet.
The verse addresses the disbelievers who might have asked why the believers are treated with respect, when they, too, might have been sinners. It emphasizes that faith distinguishes them from the criminals or infidels, making them worthy of a special status in Allah’s eyes.
The tafsir of Surah Qalam verse 35 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Qalam ayat 34 which provides the complete commentary from verse 34 through 41.
(68:35) What! Shall We treat those who have submitted (to Our command) like those who have acted as criminals?
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
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