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Say, “”Had you (any) control on the treasures of the mercy of my Fosterer, then you would have held back (the treasures, due to the) fear that they will be spent off, and man is niggardly.”” (R 11)
Allah (SWT) is Merciful to everyone but if man were given control on the treasures of His mercy, he would not have spent because he is niggardly.
17-101
And We did give to Musa nine signs (as) clear proofs, so ask the children of Israel (about the details) when he had come to them (with these signs). But Firawn said to him, “”I definitely consider you, O Musa, one under the influence of magic.””
Inspite of showing nine miracles through Musa (PBH), Firawn & his followers denied and were drowned
17-104
And We said to the children of Israel after him, “”Dwell in the earth, but when the promise of the hereafter comes to pass, We will bring you together (as a gathering of people coming from different directions).””
Bani Israel were asked to dwell in the earth, but they were informed that when the promised end comes near they will be gathered (as a gathering of people coming from different parts, the meaning conveyed by the word ‘Lafiifa’). After the Independent state of Israel was carved out in late forties, Jews started migrating to it in lakhs. In 1917 they were 8% of the population consisting of Arabs. From 56,000 in 1918 they increased to 5,40,000 in 1948 and this figure has been increasing year by year. Does this convergence of Jews in the state of Israel hint at the approaching of the end of the world ?
17-105
And We have sent it down in reality and it has come down in reality, and We have not sent you but as a conveyer of good news and a warner.
Human messages are sometimes changed during the process of communication, contrary to this the Quran came down as it was sent down with no change whatsoever
17-106
And We have divided the Quran (in such a manner) that you may recite it to mankind at intervals, and (therefore) We have sent it down, sending it down gradually.
The Quran was revealed in small portions at intervals during a period of 23 years.
17-107
Say, “”Believe in it or do not believe.”” When it is read out to those who were given knowledge before it, they certainly fall down on their faces prostrating,
Those who were given the knowledge of the last messenger of Allah (SWT) i.e. Prophet Muhammed (PBH), when they hear the Quran, they fall down prostrating in humility, glorifying Allah (SWT) and weeping.
17-110
Say “”Call upon (God by the name of) Allah or call upon (God by the name of) Rehman (the Beneficent), (by) whichever (name) you call (Him), His are the best names. And do not be loud voiced in your worship (salat) nor be silent in it, but seek a way between these.””
Allah (SWT) can be invoked through any of His beautiful names or Attributes.
17-111
And say “”Praise is due only for Allah Who has not taken a son and Who has no partner in the kingdom and who needs no guardian due to weakness (which He does not have),”” and regard Him Great by proclaiming His Greatness. (R 12)
Depending on a son or partner are signs of weakness from which Allah (SWT) is free. He is the Greatest and His Greatness is to be proclaimed.
