Surah Al-Muminoon
Chapter 23 · Verse 71 · Revealed in Makkah
“But if the Truth had followed their inclinations, the heavens and the earth and whoever is in them would have been ruined. Rather, We have brought them their message, but they, from their message, are turning away.”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Reflection — Ibn Kathir
Refutation and Condemnation of the Idolators
Allah denounces the idolators for not understanding the Qur'an or contemplating its meaning, and for turning away from it, even though they had been addressed specifically in this Book which Allah did not reveal to any Messenger more perfect and noble, and especially since no Book or warner had come to their forefathers who had died during the Jahiliyyah. What these people, upon whom the blessing had been bestowed, should have done, was to accept it and give thanks for it, and try to understand it and act in accordance with it night and day, as was done by the wise ones among them who became Muslim and followed the Messenger , may Allah be pleased with them.
أَفَلَمْ يَدَّبَّرُواْ الْقَوْلَ
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
أَمْ لَمْ يَعْرِفُوا رَسُولَهُمْ
Or did they not recognize their messenger? - 23:69.
What does this verse bring up for you today?