We blessed Musa^-AS (Moses^-AS) with a Book. He^-AS had to brave many hardships on the Path of truth but eventually the Book proved to be a source of guidance for the Bani Israil. And this has always been the Divine Way that the Prophets^-AS are blessed with Books while every individual is given the choice to believe in it or not. The deniers do try to create obstacles for the believers without much avail. Therefore, the Holy Prophet^-SW must rest assured and not worry in the least as he^-SW too is being given the Book. Opposition will naturally arise but eventually it will be he^-SW who will prevail and this very Book will be the source of guidance. The learned Commentators have also interpreted this Aayah Fi Mirya-tin-Min Liqaehee (not in doubt of receiving it) as a tiding to the Holy Prophet^-SW that he^-SW would certainly meet Prophet Musa^-AS himself. This came true on the Night of Ascension. It also betides the Holy Prophet^-SW’s about his^-SW sway over the infidels, just as Prophet Musa^-AS prevailed over the Pharaoh and his people.

The Qualities Of Imam

Allah^-SWT raised from amongst the Bani Israil aaimah, who guided the people. When the Bani Israil persevered (that is, diligently practiced Shari’ah in spite of hardships) and firmly believed in the Revelations of Allah^-SWT (that is, acquired the knowledge of Shari’ah), Allah^-SWT raised these aaimah amongst them. Here the word Imam (pl. aaimah) has been used in conjunction with the word guidance, referring to them as leaders of the guided lot. Otherwise, the leaders of the infidels are also referred such. Two characteristics have been declared as prerequisites for this title; the practice and the knowledge. Although knowledge is first in the normal sequence, yet practice has been listed here first to highlight the fact that without practice knowledge cannot be credible.

And O’ Prophet^-SW! Your^-SW Rabb^-SWT will resolve the disputes amongst people on the Day of Judgment. When the believers and the non believers will reach their respective destinations the disputes will be over. Even now the infidels must see the fate met by the preceding infidels as a forewarning. Countless prosperous and flourishing nations were destroyed for their infidelity! There is clear evidence in these recounts, can’t they even listen? Don’t they witness the Omnipotence of Allah^-SWT in their everyday lives as to how He^-SWT makes the rain to pour down and reach the arid lands through the streams and the rivers?

The Creative System Of The World Is An Evidence Of Akhirah

And when the water reaches the soil a host of herbage begins to grow, which provide nourishment to the animals. So it is not difficult for the all-Powerful Allah^-SWT , Who gives life to each and every particle, to resurrect them. Don’t they witness these phenomena? They ask the holy Prophet^-SW when would the era of his^-SW dominance commence, or when would the Day of Judgment be established. And if what the Holy Prophet^-SW tells is true then why is it not happening? He^-SW must, therefore, tell them that when the time for their destruction will come, it will not be a moment of joy for them. Whether they are killed at Badr or the Doomsday is established, their repentance will not be accepted once the throes of death commence. And when they will be of no avail to them nor will they be granted any respite. So the Holy Prophet^-SW must not pay any heed to what these people say but should wait for the looming hour of their destruction.