Transliteration:( Wa izaa qeela lahumut-tabi'oo maaa anzalal laahu qaaloo bal nattabi'u maa wajadnaa 'alaihi aabaaa'anaa; awalaw kaanash Shaitaanu yad'oohum ilaa 'azaabis sa'eer )
47. The Holy QURAN and Hadith, because both of these are revealed by Allah Almighty. The words of the Holy QURAN and their meanings are all revealed by Allah Almighty, while Allah Almighty has revealed the subjects of the Hadith in the blessed mind of the Holy Prophet صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم which he had described in his words.
48. This tells us that to adopt the customs of the ignorant forefathers in opposition to Shariah is the way of the infidels. while to adopt the ways of the pious forefathers is an act of piety. Says Allah Almighty: "And be with the truthful" (S9:V119). Thus, this verse has no connection with the concept of Taqleed of Islamic law.
49. It means the devil was misleading your ignorant forefathers due to which they had been moving towards Hells. The resplendent light of Prophethood has come to you, so why are you still obeying the devil? This tells us that following the evil people is equal to following the devil.
The tafsir of Surah Luqman verse 21 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Luqman ayat 20 which provides the complete commentary from verse 20 through 21.
(31:21) When they are told: “Follow what Allah has revealed,” they say: “We will rather follow that which we have found our forefathers following.” (Will they follow that) even though Satan might invite them to the chastisement of the Blazing Fire?[39]
39. “Whoever surrenders his face to Allah”: Who submits himself wholly to the service of Allah, entrusts all his affairs to Him and makes His guidance the law of his entire life.
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