Transliteration:( Wa laqad darabnaa linnaasi fee haazal Quraani min kulli masal; wa la'in ji'tahum bi aayatil la yaqoolannal lazeena kafaroo in antum illaa mubtiloon )
"And certainly We have set in this Quran every kind of examples [128] for mankind. If you bring them any sign [129], then the infidels would surely say: 'You are not but on falsehood' (130)."
The Quran contains various examples to help people understand its message clearly. These examples are meant for the guidance of humanity, not for the Prophet ﷺ himself, as he already had complete knowledge and understanding. The Divine method for teaching and guiding people is through clear, relatable examples.
According to great Sufi sages, there are three levels of sinning:
The lowest is when a sinner acknowledges their sin and feels ashamed, which can lead to forgiveness by Allah’s mercy.
A worse level is when a person becomes indifferent and careless about sin, showing no remorse.
The worst is the one who justifies their sins, mocks good deeds, and arrogantly rejects guidance. This hardened heart is almost beyond cure, and this verse refers to such people.
No matter what miracle or sign is shown to them, the disbelievers reject it, accusing the Prophet ﷺ of falsehood. This rejection is not due to lack of evidence but because of their hardened hearts and arrogance.
58. And indeed We have set forth for mankind, in this Qur’an every kind of parable. But if you bring to them any sign or proof, the disbelievers are sure to say (to the believers): “You follow nothing but falsehood and magic.” 59. Thus does Allah seal up the hearts of those who know not. 60. So be patient. Verily, the promise of Allah is true; and let not those who have no certainty of faith discourage you (from conveying Allah’s Message).
(And indeed We have set forth for mankind, in this Qur’an every kind of parable.) means, `We have explained the truth to them and have made it clear to them, and have set forth for them parables so that they may understand the truth and follow it.’
(But if you bring to them any sign or proof, the disbelievers are sure to say (to the believers): “You follow nothing but falsehood and magic.”) If they were to see any kind of sign, whether it was at their own direction or otherwise, they would not believe in it and they would think that it was magic and falsehood, as they said when the moon was cleft asunder, etc., as Allah says:
(Truly, those, against whom the Word of your Lord has been justified, will not believe. Even if every sign should come to them, until they see the painful torment.) (10:96-97). Allah says here:
(Thus does Allah seal up the hearts of those who know not. So be patient. Verily, the promise of Allah is true;) meaning, `bear their stubborn opposition with patience, for Allah will fulfill His promise to grant you victory over them and cause you and those who follow you to prevail in this world and in the Hereafter.’
(and let not those who have no certainty of faith discourage you (from conveying Allah’s Message).) `Remain steadfast in the mission with which Allah has sent you, for it is truth in which there is no doubt. Do not turn away from it, for nowhere else is there truth which is to be followed; the truth rests exclusively in the Message with which you have been sent.’
Imam Ahmad recorded from a man among the Companions of the Prophet that the Messenger of Allah led them in Fajr prayer and recited Ar-Rum in the prayer, but he became confused in his recitation. He said:
(We have become confused in our recitation of Qur’an, because some people among you are praying with us but they have not performed Wudu’ properly. Whoever attends the prayer with us, let him perform Wudu’ properly.) This has a Hasan chain of narration, the text itself is Hasan. It contains amazing information, that the Prophet was affected by the faulty Wudu’ of some of those whom he was leading in prayer. This indicates that the prayer of the person who is praying in the congregation is connected to the prayer of the Imam. This is the end of the Tafsir of Surat Ar-Rum. Allah’s is the praise and thanks.
(30:58) In the Qur’an We have explained things to people in myriad ways. But no matter what Sign you bring to them, those who are resolved upon denying the Truth will say: “You are given to falsehood.”
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
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