In the Name of Allah, the
Gracious, the Merciful
Guidance
272. Laysa AAalayka hudahum walakinna Allaha
yahdee man yashao wama tunfiqoo min khayrin fali-anfusikum wama
tunfiqoona illa ibtighaa wajhi Allahi wama tunfiqoo
min khayrin yuwaffa ilaykum waantum la tuthlamoona
272. Guiding
them is not your (Prophet Muhammad’s) responsibility, but Allah guides whom He
pleases.509, 510 And whatever wealth you spend, it is for your own
benefit. And you spend not, but to seek Allah's pleasure. And the wealth, you
spend, shall be recompensed to you, and you will not be wronged.
509. Some Muslims think that even now,
over 14 centuries after his death, the Prophet (peace be upon him) still
somehow guides every individual of his Ummah. This Verse ought to
correct their grievous misconception. I call it grievous because, indulging in
such a conception is nothing but shirk. In this, we are following the
footsteps of the Christians, who have taken to Jesus (peace be upon him) so
much that they have forgotten their God. This Verse categorically tells us that
guiding any person to the right path is the exclusive preserve of Allah
Almighty. It was so even during the time when the Prophet was living in this
world.
510. The Prophet taught the divine Qur'aan
to his Ummah, under
Allah's guidance. It was like a good teacher teaching indiscriminately to all
pupils in his class. But some pupils learn, and some do not. Likewise, the
Prophet taught the divine message for the entire mankind; some got guided by
the Message, while many did not. Had it been in the power of the Prophet to
guide people, he would have guided all without any distinction. It is Allah Who
guides whosoever He pleases, to the Straight Path. And Allah has declared that
only the pious would receive the guidance from Him.
Friday, the 13th of October 2017.
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