The Holy Prophet^-SW may inform those who dispute Allah^-SWT's Unity that the decision lies with Him^-SWT , He^-SWT Who^-SWT has substantiated this belief by evidences and miracles. He^-SWT will admit the believers in Jannah and drive the non believers into Hell. This Magnificent Being^-SWT is my Rabb^-SWT on Whom^-SWT I rely despite all possible persecution by the infidels and turn only to Him^-SWT for all my needs. He^-SWT indeed is the Rabb^-SWT of the entire Universe including the infidels. He^-SWT is the Creator of heavens and the earth. He^-SWT created mankind in pairs for the purpose of procreation to preserve the human race. He^-SWT also created the animals in pairs to serve mankind throughout time. There is no one like Him^-SWT . He^-SWT is All-Hearing and All-Seeing. He^-SWT is the Creator as well as the Controller of all the treasures of the heavens and the earth. The keys to all treasures lie with Him^-SWT and He^-SWT distributes them at His^-SWT free will. He^-SWT gives affluence to some, power and reign to others, while some get the knowledge and the honor. He^-SWT blesses some with health and physical strength and others with spiritual excellence. He^-SWT straitens His^-SWT bounties for whoever He^-SWT chooses, being well Aware of all affairs and endows everyone by His^-SWT Wisdom in the best interest of the recipient.

 

Allah^-SWT has decreed for the Holy Prophet^-SW the same Din He^-SWT had handed down to Prophet Nuh^-AS which means that the fundamentals like Allah^-SWT's Unity, His^-SWT Messengership, the Akhirah, the Jannah and the Hell, the Angels, the modes of worship such as Salat and Fasting etc are the same. The prohibition of stealing, plundering, adultery and other such vices is also common. And the same very Din was also decreed for Prophets Ibrahim^-AS, Musa^-AS and Isa^-AS

 

Fundamentals same in all divine religions; reference is from Prophet Nuh^-AS

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Do not try to create any differences in Din. As said earlier, the fundamentals in all Divine religions were common; changes were made in the commandments as dictated by needs. Allah^-SWT made concessions for each nation to facilitate them. Here the reference starts from Prophet Nuh^-AS, though Aadam^-AS was the first Prophet. According to the commentators it was in the era of Prophet Nuh^-AS that polytheism raised its ugly head. The polytheists of Arabia claimed to believe in the Prophethood of Ibrahim^-AS and of conformity to his ways, though there were also the followers of Prophets Musa^-AS and 'Isa^-AS. This Ayah addresses all of them and urges them not to create any discord in the reality now being handed down to them. Rather they must uphold the Din being expounded by the Holy Prophet^-SW which indeed was the Din of all the preceding Prophets^-AS.

 

Upholding din is obligatory and discord forbidden

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There are two aspects of this upholding. The first is to accept it from the core of the heart and follow it practically. The second aspect is to convey it to others. Creating discord means promoting differences in the basic and categorical Injunctions and beliefs that are common in all the Divine religions. Such discord is forbidden. For instance, the polytheists had disputed the belief in Allah^-SWT's Unity. The Christians and the Jews had adulterated their belief in the Prophets^-AS and had replaced the categorical Injunctions with rituals It does not, however, apply to a situation where subsidiary issues, not directly addressed by any Quranic Injunctions or Sunnah are resolved through Ijtehad .The differences of opinion in this case do not fall under discord. In fact such a diversity of opinion existed even amongst the Companions^-RAU termed as a blessing by the Holy Prophet^-SW. The polytheists find his^-SW invitation to Allah^-SWT unbearable and cannot tolerate to hear the mention of His^-SWT Unity. But Allah^-SWT chooses His^-SWT bondmen and guides all to His^-SWT Path who seek it earnestly

 

Two Modes of Guidance

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There are two ways to follow the right path; firstly when Allah^-SWT chooses someone for the guidance of mankind, like the Prophets^-AS and the selected Aulia'. He^-SWT says: "We^-SWT endowed them with a passion to pursue the Akhirah”. This is limited. The second and the general rule is that whoever develops a desire to follow Allah^-SWT ‘s Din is duly guided by Him^--SWT   

 

And those who created discord over absolute truths, whether from the preceding or from this Ummah, did it wittingly out of spite only for vested interests and to gain authority or wealth. They promoted dissension and went their own ways. Had there not been a Day already ordained for the purpose they would have been dealt with right away for this grave crime. And now that they have been blessed with a Book through the Holy Prophet^-SW, they are haunted by doubt and reluctance like their predecessors. It has made them restless. The Holy Prophet^-SW need not pay any heed to what they say as they want him^-SW to give up propagation of Din. Instead he^-SW must stand his^-SW ground and continue with his^-SW task of inviting people to Allah^-SWT . He^-SW may tell them that he^-SW believes in what is revealed in the Quran, and that he^-SW is enjoined to treat them with justice in all absolute truths like the Unity of Allah^-SWT , the equality of all of His^-SWT Prophets^-AS to practice what he^-SW preaches and to arbitrate with equity in their disputes brought to him^-SW. And that Allaah^-SWT is his^-SW Rabb^-SWT as well as theirs. Both will face the outcome of their actions and there will be no room for any argument as clear Signs have been manifested

 

It is in Allah^-SWT's Court that final verdict will be given. He^-SWT will gather everyone on the Day of Reckoning and to Him^-SWT is the return. Those who indulge in baseless arguments over His^-SWT Being^-SWT and His^-SWT Attributes are wasting their time, whereas the sensible and the equitious have accepted Islam. Its outcome can be seen in the way their lives have changed for the better. And the defiant will be afflicted with a severe doom

 

Allah^-SWT has revealed this Book and ordained justice in every matter. Al meezan or the Scale denotes justice in every affair of life. And Qayamah is lurking may be around the corner. The infidels ask sarcastically to let the Qayamah commence right way, yet the believers shiver at the very thought of it. Mark that all those who harbour doubts and argue over its occurrence have indeed erred. Allah^-SWT is very Kind to His^-SWT servants. Others get provisions, no matter where they may be out of His^-SWT general Mercy. Indeed He^-SWT is Prevailing, and can do whatever He^-SWT likes.