Transliteration:( Masalul fareeqaini kal a'maa wal asammi walbaseeri wassamee'; hal yastawiyaani masalaa; afalaa tazakkaroon )
54. This verse is the commentary of the following verse: "Undoubtedly you cannot make the dead hear, and nor can you make the deaf to hear the call" (S27:V80). And the commentary of this verse is "And you cannot guide the blind" (S27:V81). This tells us that 'dead' and 'blind' here means those who will die as infidels.
55. Although physically the dumb appears like one who can speak, in a like manner the deaf too appears like one who can hear. However, in they are different. Likewise, a prophet and a commoner may appear alike physically but they are not the same in status
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The tafsir of Surah Hud verse 24 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Hud ayat 23 which provides the complete commentary from verse 23 through 24.
28. Can the attitude and ultimate end of both these types of people be the same? Obviously, he who fails to see the right way and ignores the instruction of the guide who directs him to the right way will necessarily stumble and meet with some terrible mishap. However, he who perceives the right way and follows the instructions of his guide will reach his destination, and reach it safely.
The same difference is found between the two parties mentioned here. One of these carefully observes the realities of the universe and pays heed to the teachings of God’s Messengers. The other party, however, neither uses their eyes properly to perceive God’s signs nor pays heed to His Messengers. The behavior of the two parties is, therefore, bound to be different. And when their behavior is different, there is no reason to believe that their ultimate end will be identical.
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