Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “Allah knows best how long they stayed. With Him ˹alone˺ is ˹the knowledge of˺ the unseen of the heavens and the earth. How perfectly He hears and sees! They have no guardian besides Him, and He shares His command with none.”
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ولا ىشرك
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Ibn ʿĀmir
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Readings:
وَلَا يُشْرِكُ
wa-lā yushriku
“He does not allow anyone to share His authority”
This reading continues to speak of Allah in the third person, denying that He allows anyone a share in His rule.
وَلَا تُشْرِكْ
wa-lā tushrik
"Do not treat anyone as His equal in authority"
This is a prohibition directed at each human being, or to the Prophet (ﷺ) while intending all people, i.e. do not equate anyone to Him or grant them a share of the obedience due to Him.
Explanation:
These readings provide complementary meanings [Makki].
He has revealed to you ˹O Prophet˺ the Book in truth, confirming what came before it, as He revealed the Torah and the Gospel
Explanation:
These readings provide complementary meanings [Makki].