3. Aal-i-Imraan

Verily, those who disbelieved after their belief and then went on increasing in their disbelief never will their repentance be accepted. And they are those who are astray (90)Verily, those who disbelieved, and died while they were disbelievers, the (whole) earth full of gold will not be accepted from anyone of them if they offered it as a ransom. For them is a painful torment and they will have no helpers (91)

Neither Repentance of the Disbeliever Upon Death, Nor His Ransoming Himself on the Day of Resurrection Shall be Accepted

Allah threatens and warns those who revert to disbelief after they believed and who thereafter insist on disbelief until death. He states that in this case, no repentance shall be accepted from them upon their death. Similarly, Allah said,

وَلَيْسَتِ التَّوْبَةُ لِلَّذِينَ يَعْمَلُونَ السَّيِّئَاتِ حَتَّىٰ إِذَا حَضَرَ أَحَدَهُمُ الْمَوْتُ

(And of no effect is the repentance of those who continue to do evil deeds until death faces one of them)[4:18].

This is why Allah said,

لَّن تُقْبَلَ تَوْبَتُهُمْ وَأُولَٰئِكَ هُمُ الضَّالُّونَ

(never will their repentance be accepted. And they are those who went astray.) to those who abandon the path of truth for the path of wickedness. Al-Hafiz Abu Bakr Al-Bazzar recorded that Ibn 'Abbas said that some people embraced Islam, reverted to disbelief, became Muslims again, then reverted from Islam. They sent their people inquiring about this matter and they asked the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. On that, this Ayah was revealed,

إِنَّ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا بَعْدَ إِيمَانِهِمْ ثُمَّ ازْدَادُوا كُفْرًا لَّن تُقْبَلَ تَوْبَتُهُمْ

(Verily, those who disbelieved after their belief and then went on increasing in their disbelief never will their repentance be accepted). The chain of narration is satisfactory. Thereafter, Allah said,

إِنَّ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا وَمَاتُوا وَهُمْ كُفَّارٌ فَلَن يُقْبَلَ مِنْ أَحَدِهِم مِّلْءُ الْأَرْضِ ذَهَبًا وَلَوِ افْتَدَىٰ بِهِ

(Verily, those who disbelieved, and died while they were disbelievers, the (whole) earth full of gold will not be accepted from anyone of them even if they offered it as a ransom.)

Those who die while disbelievers, shall have no good deed ever accepted from them, even if they spent the earth's fill of gold in what was perceived to be an act of obedience. The Prophet ﷺ was asked about 'Abdullah bin Jud'an, who used to be generous to guests, helpful to the indebted and who gave food (to the poor); will all that benefit him? The Prophet ﷺ said,

لَا، إِنَّهُ لَمْ يَقُلْ يَوْمًا مِنَ الدَّهْرِ: رَبِّ اغْفِر لِي خَطِيئَتِي يَوْمَ الدِّينِ

(No, for not even one day during his life did he pronounce, 'O my Lord! Forgive my sins on the Day of Judgment.)

Similarly, if the disbeliever gave the earth's full of gold as ransom, it will not be accepted from him. Allah said,

وَلَا يُقْبَلُ مِنْهَا عَدْلٌ وَلَا تَنفَعُهَا شَفَاعَةٌ

(...nor shall compensation be accepted from him, nor shall intercession be of use to him,)[2:123], and

لَّا بَيْعٌ فِيهِ وَلَا خِلَالٌ

(...on which there will be neither mutual bargaining nor befriending.)[14:31], and,

إِنَّ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا لَوْ أَنَّ لَهُم مَّا فِي الْأَرْضِ جَمِيعًا وَمِثْلَهُ مَعَهُ …

By no means shall you attain Al-Birr, unless you spend of that which you love; and whatever of good you spend, Allah knows it well (92)

Al-Birr is Spending from the Best of One's Wealth

In his Tafsir, Waki' reported, that 'Amr bin Maymun said that

لَن تَنَالُوا الْبِرَّ

(By no means shall you attain Al-Birr) is in reference to attaining Paradise.

Imam Ahmad reported that Anas bin Malik said, "Abu Talhah had more property than any other among the Ansar in Al-Madinah, and the most beloved of his property to him was Bayruha' garden, which was in front of the (Messenger's) Masjid. Sometimes, Allah's Messenger ﷺ used to go to the garden and drink its fresh water." Anas added, "When these verses were revealed,

لَن تَنَالُوا الْبِرَّ حَتَّىٰ تُنفِقُوا مِمَّا تُحِبُّونَ

(By no means shall you attain Al-Birr unless You spend of that which you love,)

Abu Talhah said, 'O Allah's Messenger! Allah says,

لَن تَنَالُوا الْبِرَّ حَتَّىٰ تُنفِقُوا مِمَّا تُحِبُّونَ

(By no means shall you attain Al-Birr, unless you spend of that which you love;) No doubt, Bayruha' garden is the most beloved of all my property to me. So I want to give it in charity in Allah's cause, and I expect its reward and compensation from Allah. O Allah's Messenger! Spend it where Allah makes you think is feasible. ' On that, Allah's Messenger ﷺ said,

بَخٍ بَخٍ، ذَاكَ مَالٌ رَابِحٌ، ذَاكَ مَالٌ رَابِحٌ، وَقَدْ سَمِعْتُ، وَأَنَا أَرَى أَنْ تَجْعَلَهَا فِي الْأَقْرَبِينَ

(Well-done! It is profitable property, it is profitable property. I have heard what you have said, and I think it would be proper if you gave it to your kith and kin.)

Abu Talhah said, 'I will do so, O Allah's Messenger.' Then Abu Talhah distributed that garden among his relatives and cousins."

This Hadith was recorded in the Two Sahihs. They also recorded that 'Umar said, "O Messenger of Allah! I never gained possession of a piece of property more precious to me than my share in Khaybar. Therefore, what do you command me to do with it?" The Prophet ﷺ said,

حَبِّسِ الْأَصْلَ وَسَبِّلِ الثَّمَرَةَ

(Retain the land to give its fruits in Allah's cause.)

All food was lawful to the Children of Israel, except what Isra'il made unlawful for himself before the Tawrah was revealed. Say: "Bring here the Tawrah and recite it, if you are truthful. (93)Then after that, whosoever shall invent a lie against Allah, then it is these that are the wrongdoers (94)Say:"Allah has spoken the truth; follow the religion of Ibrahim the Hanif (monotheist), and he was not of the Mushrikin (idolators). (95)

The Questions that the Jews Asked Our Prophet (ﷺ)

Imam Ahmad recorded that Ibn 'Abbas said, "A group of Jews came to Allah's Prophet ﷺ and said, 'Talk to us about some things we will ask you and which only a Prophet would know.' He said, 'Ask me about whatever you wish. However, give your pledge to Allah, similar to the pledge that Ya'qub took from his children, that if I tell you something and you recognize its truth, you will follow me in Islam.' They said, 'Agreed.' The Prophet ﷺ said, 'Ask me about whatever you wish.' They said, 'Tell us about four matters:

1. What kinds of food did Isra'il prohibit for himself?

2. What about the sexual discharge of the woman and the man, and what role does each play in producing male or female offspring?

3. Tell us about the condition of the unlettered Prophet during sleep,

4. And who is his Wali (supporter) among the angels?' The Prophet took their covenant that they will follow him if he answers these questions, and they agreed. He said, 'I ask you by He Who sent down the Tawrah to Musa, do you not know that Isra'il once became very ill? When his illness was prolonged, he vowed to Allah that if He cures His illness, he would prohibit the best types of drink and food for himself.

Was not the best food to him camel meat and the best drink camel milk?' They said, 'Yes, by Allah.' The Messenger ﷺ said, 'O Allah, be Witness against them.' The Prophet ﷺ then said, 'I ask you by Allah, other than Whom there is no deity (worthy of worship), Who sent down the Tawrah to Musa, do you not know that man's discharge is thick and white and woman's is yellow and thin? If any of these fluids becomes dominant, the offspring will take its sex and resemblance by Allah's leave. Hence, if the man's is more than the woman's, the child will be male, by Allah's leave. If the woman's discharge is more than the man's, then the child will be female, by Allah's leave.' They said, 'Yes.' He said, 'O Allah, be Witness against them.' He then said, 'I ask you by He Who sent down the Tawrah to Musa, do you not know that the eyes of this unlettered Prophet sleep, but his heart does not sleep?' They said, 'Yes, by Allah!' He said, 'O Allah, be Witness.' They said, 'Tell us now about your Wali among the angels, for this is when we either follow or shun you.' He said, 'My Wali (who brings down the revelation from Allah) is Jibril, and Allah never sent a Prophet, but Jibril is his Wali.' They said, 'We then shun you. Had you a Wali other than Jibril, we would have followed you.' On that, Allah, the Exalted revealed,

قُلْ مَن كَانَ عَدُوًّا لِّجِبْرِيلَ

(Say: "Whoever is an enemy to Jibril...")[2:97]."

Allah's statement,

مِن قَبْلِ أَن تُنَزَّلَ التَّوْرَاةُ

(before the Tawrah was revealed)[3:93], …

All food was lawful to the Children of Israel, except what Isra'il made unlawful for himself before the Tawrah was revealed. Say: "Bring here the Tawrah and recite it, if you are truthful. (93)Then after that, whosoever shall invent a lie against Allah, then it is these that are the wrongdoers (94)Say:"Allah has spoken the truth; follow the religion of Ibrahim the Hanif (monotheist), and he was not of the Mushrikin (idolators). (95)

The Questions that the Jews Asked Our Prophet (ﷺ)

Imam Ahmad recorded that Ibn 'Abbas said, "A group of Jews came to Allah's Prophet ﷺ and said, 'Talk to us about some things we will ask you and which only a Prophet would know.' He said, 'Ask me about whatever you wish. However, give your pledge to Allah, similar to the pledge that Ya'qub took from his children, that if I tell you something and you recognize its truth, you will follow me in Islam.' They said, 'Agreed.' The Prophet ﷺ said, 'Ask me about whatever you wish.' They said, 'Tell us about four matters:

1. What kinds of food did Isra'il prohibit for himself?

2. What about the sexual discharge of the woman and the man, and what role does each play in producing male or female offspring?

3. Tell us about the condition of the unlettered Prophet during sleep,

4. And who is his Wali (supporter) among the angels?' The Prophet took their covenant that they will follow him if he answers these questions, and they agreed. He said, 'I ask you by He Who sent down the Tawrah to Musa, do you not know that Isra'il once became very ill? When his illness was prolonged, he vowed to Allah that if He cures His illness, he would prohibit the best types of drink and food for himself.

Was not the best food to him camel meat and the best drink camel milk?' They said, 'Yes, by Allah.' The Messenger ﷺ said, 'O Allah, be Witness against them.' The Prophet ﷺ then said, 'I ask you by Allah, other than Whom there is no deity (worthy of worship), Who sent down the Tawrah to Musa, do you not know that man's discharge is thick and white and woman's is yellow and thin? If any of these fluids becomes dominant, the offspring will take its sex and resemblance by Allah's leave. Hence, if the man's is more than the woman's, the child will be male, by Allah's leave. If the woman's discharge is more than the man's, then the child will be female, by Allah's leave.' They said, 'Yes.' He said, 'O Allah, be Witness against them.' He then said, 'I ask you by He Who sent down the Tawrah to Musa, do you not know that the eyes of this unlettered Prophet sleep, but his heart does not sleep?' They said, 'Yes, by Allah!' He said, 'O Allah, be Witness.' They said, 'Tell us now about your Wali among the angels, for this is when we either follow or shun you.' He said, 'My Wali (who brings down the revelation from Allah) is Jibril, and Allah never sent a Prophet, but Jibril is his Wali.' They said, 'We then shun you. Had you a Wali other than Jibril, we would have followed you.' On that, Allah, the Exalted revealed,

قُلْ مَن كَانَ عَدُوًّا لِّجِبْرِيلَ

(Say: "Whoever is an enemy to Jibril...")[2:97]."

Allah's statement,

مِن قَبْلِ أَن تُنَزَّلَ التَّوْرَاةُ

(before the Tawrah was revealed)[3:93], …

All food was lawful to the Children of Israel, except what Isra'il made unlawful for himself before the Tawrah was revealed. Say: "Bring here the Tawrah and recite it, if you are truthful. (93)Then after that, whosoever shall invent a lie against Allah, then it is these that are the wrongdoers (94)Say:"Allah has spoken the truth; follow the religion of Ibrahim the Hanif (monotheist), and he was not of the Mushrikin (idolators). (95)

The Questions that the Jews Asked Our Prophet (ﷺ)

Imam Ahmad recorded that Ibn 'Abbas said, "A group of Jews came to Allah's Prophet ﷺ and said, 'Talk to us about some things we will ask you and which only a Prophet would know.' He said, 'Ask me about whatever you wish. However, give your pledge to Allah, similar to the pledge that Ya'qub took from his children, that if I tell you something and you recognize its truth, you will follow me in Islam.' They said, 'Agreed.' The Prophet ﷺ said, 'Ask me about whatever you wish.' They said, 'Tell us about four matters:

1. What kinds of food did Isra'il prohibit for himself?

2. What about the sexual discharge of the woman and the man, and what role does each play in producing male or female offspring?

3. Tell us about the condition of the unlettered Prophet during sleep,

4. And who is his Wali (supporter) among the angels?' The Prophet took their covenant that they will follow him if he answers these questions, and they agreed. He said, 'I ask you by He Who sent down the Tawrah to Musa, do you not know that Isra'il once became very ill? When his illness was prolonged, he vowed to Allah that if He cures His illness, he would prohibit the best types of drink and food for himself.

Was not the best food to him camel meat and the best drink camel milk?' They said, 'Yes, by Allah.' The Messenger ﷺ said, 'O Allah, be Witness against them.' The Prophet ﷺ then said, 'I ask you by Allah, other than Whom there is no deity (worthy of worship), Who sent down the Tawrah to Musa, do you not know that man's discharge is thick and white and woman's is yellow and thin? If any of these fluids becomes dominant, the offspring will take its sex and resemblance by Allah's leave. Hence, if the man's is more than the woman's, the child will be male, by Allah's leave. If the woman's discharge is more than the man's, then the child will be female, by Allah's leave.' They said, 'Yes.' He said, 'O Allah, be Witness against them.' He then said, 'I ask you by He Who sent down the Tawrah to Musa, do you not know that the eyes of this unlettered Prophet sleep, but his heart does not sleep?' They said, 'Yes, by Allah!' He said, 'O Allah, be Witness.' They said, 'Tell us now about your Wali among the angels, for this is when we either follow or shun you.' He said, 'My Wali (who brings down the revelation from Allah) is Jibril, and Allah never sent a Prophet, but Jibril is his Wali.' They said, 'We then shun you. Had you a Wali other than Jibril, we would have followed you.' On that, Allah, the Exalted revealed,

قُلْ مَن كَانَ عَدُوًّا لِّجِبْرِيلَ

(Say: "Whoever is an enemy to Jibril...")[2:97]."

Allah's statement,

مِن قَبْلِ أَن تُنَزَّلَ التَّوْرَاةُ

(before the Tawrah was revealed)[3:93], …

Verily, the first House (of worship) appointed for mankind was that at Bakkah (Makkah), full of blessing, and a guidance for Al-'Alamin (mankind and Jinn (96)In it are manifest signs (for example), the Maqam (station) of Ibrahim; whosoever enters it, he attains security. And Hajj to the House is a duty that mankind owes to Allah, for those who are able to undertake the journey; and whoever disbelieves, then Allah stands not in need of any of the 'Alamin (97)

The Ka'bah is the First House of Worship

Allah said,

إِنَّ أَوَّلَ بَيْتٍ وُضِعَ لِلنَّاسِ

(Verily, the first House appointed for mankind) for all people, for their acts of worship and religious rituals. They go around the House [in Tawaf], pray in its vicinity and remain in its area in I'tikaf.

لَلَّذِي بِبَكَّةَ

(was that at Bakkah,) meaning, the Ka'bah that was built by Ibrahim Al-Khalil, whose religion the Jews and Christians claim they follow. However, they do not perform Hajj to the house that Ibrahim built by Allah's command, and to which he invited the people to perform Hajj. Allah said next,

مُبَارَكًا

(full of blessing), sanctified,

وَهُدًى لِّلْعَالَمِينَ

(and a guidance for Al-'Alamin.)

Imam Ahmad recorded that Abu Dharr said; "I said, 'O Allah's Messenger! Which Masjid was the first to be built on the surface of the earth?' He said, 'Al-Masjid Al-Haram (in Makkah).' I said, 'Which was built next?' He replied 'Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa (in Jerusalem).' I said, 'What was the period of time between building the two?' He said, 'Forty years.' He added,

ثُمَّ حَيْثُ أَدْرَكْتَ الصَّلَاةَ فَصَلِّ، فَكُلُّهَا مَسْجِدٌ

(Wherever (you may be, and) the prayer becomes due, perform the prayer there, for the whole earth was made a Masjid.)" Al-Bukhari and Muslim also collected this Hadith.

The Names of Makkah, Such As 'Bakkah'

Allah said,

لَلَّذِي بِبَكَّةَ

(was that at Bakkah), where Bakkah is one of the names of Makkah. Bakkah means, 'it brings Buka' (crying, weeping) to the tyrants and arrogant, meaning they cry and become humble in its vicinity. It was also said that Makkah was called Bakkah because people do Buka next to it, meaning they gather around it. There are many names for Makkah, such as Bakkah, Al-Bayt Al-'Atiq (the Ancient House), Al-Bayt Al-Haram (the Sacred House), Al-Balad Al-Amin (the City of Safety) and Al-Ma'mun (Security). Makkah's names include Umm Rahm (Mother of Mercy), Umm Al-Qura (Mother of the Towns), Salah, [as well as others].

The Station of Ibrahim

Allah's statement,

فِيهِ آيَاتٌ بَيِّنَاتٌ

(In it are manifest signs)[3:97], means, clear signs that Ibrahim built the Ka'bah and that Allah has honored and blessed it. Allah then said,

مَّقَامُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ

(the Maqam (station) of Ibrahim) When the building [the Ka'bah] was raised, Ibrahim stood on; the Maqam so that he could raise the walls higher, while his son Isma'il was handing the stones to him. We should mention that the Maqam used to be situated right next to the House. Later, and during his reign, 'Umar bin Al-Khattab moved the Maqam farther to the east, so that those who go around the House in Tawaf are able to perform it easily, without disturbing those who pray next to the Maqam after …

Verily, the first House (of worship) appointed for mankind was that at Bakkah (Makkah), full of blessing, and a guidance for Al-'Alamin (mankind and Jinn (96)In it are manifest signs (for example), the Maqam (station) of Ibrahim; whosoever enters it, he attains security. And Hajj to the House is a duty that mankind owes to Allah, for those who are able to undertake the journey; and whoever disbelieves, then Allah stands not in need of any of the 'Alamin (97)

The Ka'bah is the First House of Worship

Allah said,

إِنَّ أَوَّلَ بَيْتٍ وُضِعَ لِلنَّاسِ

(Verily, the first House appointed for mankind) for all people, for their acts of worship and religious rituals. They go around the House [in Tawaf], pray in its vicinity and remain in its area in I'tikaf.

لَلَّذِي بِبَكَّةَ

(was that at Bakkah,) meaning, the Ka'bah that was built by Ibrahim Al-Khalil, whose religion the Jews and Christians claim they follow. However, they do not perform Hajj to the house that Ibrahim built by Allah's command, and to which he invited the people to perform Hajj. Allah said next,

مُبَارَكًا

(full of blessing), sanctified,

وَهُدًى لِّلْعَالَمِينَ

(and a guidance for Al-'Alamin.)

Imam Ahmad recorded that Abu Dharr said; "I said, 'O Allah's Messenger! Which Masjid was the first to be built on the surface of the earth?' He said, 'Al-Masjid Al-Haram (in Makkah).' I said, 'Which was built next?' He replied 'Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa (in Jerusalem).' I said, 'What was the period of time between building the two?' He said, 'Forty years.' He added,

ثُمَّ حَيْثُ أَدْرَكْتَ الصَّلَاةَ فَصَلِّ، فَكُلُّهَا مَسْجِدٌ

(Wherever (you may be, and) the prayer becomes due, perform the prayer there, for the whole earth was made a Masjid.)" Al-Bukhari and Muslim also collected this Hadith.

The Names of Makkah, Such As 'Bakkah'

Allah said,

لَلَّذِي بِبَكَّةَ

(was that at Bakkah), where Bakkah is one of the names of Makkah. Bakkah means, 'it brings Buka' (crying, weeping) to the tyrants and arrogant, meaning they cry and become humble in its vicinity. It was also said that Makkah was called Bakkah because people do Buka next to it, meaning they gather around it. There are many names for Makkah, such as Bakkah, Al-Bayt Al-'Atiq (the Ancient House), Al-Bayt Al-Haram (the Sacred House), Al-Balad Al-Amin (the City of Safety) and Al-Ma'mun (Security). Makkah's names include Umm Rahm (Mother of Mercy), Umm Al-Qura (Mother of the Towns), Salah, [as well as others].

The Station of Ibrahim

Allah's statement,

فِيهِ آيَاتٌ بَيِّنَاتٌ

(In it are manifest signs)[3:97], means, clear signs that Ibrahim built the Ka'bah and that Allah has honored and blessed it. Allah then said,

مَّقَامُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ

(the Maqam (station) of Ibrahim) When the building [the Ka'bah] was raised, Ibrahim stood on; the Maqam so that he could raise the walls higher, while his son Isma'il was handing the stones to him. We should mention that the Maqam used to be situated right next to the House. Later, and during his reign, 'Umar bin Al-Khattab moved the Maqam farther to the east, so that those who go around the House in Tawaf are able to perform it easily, without disturbing those who pray next to the Maqam after …

Say: "O People of the Scripture (Jews and Christians)! Why do you reject the Ayat of Allah, while Allah is Witness to what you do? (98)Say: "O People of the Scripture (Jews and Christians)! Why do you stop those who have believed, from the path of Allah, seeking to make it seem crooked, while you (yourselves) are witnesses? And Allah is not unaware of what you do. (99)

Chastising the People of the Book for Their Disbelief and Blocking the Path of Allah

In this Ayah Allah criticizes the disbelieving People of the Book for refusing the truth, rejecting Allah's Ayat and hindering those who seek to believe from His path, although they know that what the Messenger ﷺ was sent with is the truth from Allah. They learned this from the previous Prophets and honorable Messengers, may Allah's peace and blessings be on them all. They all brought the glad tidings and the good news of the coming of the unlettered, Arab, Hashimi Prophet ﷺ from Makkah, the master of the Children of Adam, the Final Prophet and the Messenger of the Lord of heavens and earth. Allah has warned the People of the Book against this behavior, stating that He is Witness over what they do, indicating their defiance of the knowledge conveyed to them by the Prophets. They rejected, denied and refused the very Messenger whom they were ordered to convey the glad tidings about his coming. Allah states that He is never unaware of what they do, and He will hold them responsible for their actions,

يَوْمَ لَا يَنفَعُ مَالٌ وَلَا بَنُونَ

(The Day whereon neither wealth nor sons will avail)[26:88].

O you who believe! If you obey a group of those who were given the Scripture (Jews and Christians), they would (indeed) render you disbelievers after you have believed (100)And how would you disbelieve, while unto you are recited the verses of Allah, and among you is His Messenger? And whoever depends upon Allah, then he is indeed guided to the right path (101)

Warning Muslims Against Imitating People of the Scriptures

Allah warns His believing servants against obeying the People of the Book, who envy the believers for the favor that Allah gave them by sending His Messenger ﷺ. Similarly, Allah said,

وَدَّ كَثِيرٌ مِّنْ أَهْلِ الْكِتَابِ لَوْ يَرُدُّونَكُم مِّن بَعْدِ إِيمَانِكُمْ كُفَّارًا حَسَدًا مِّنْ عِندِ أَنفُسِهِم

(Many of the People of the Scripture (Jews and Christians) wish that they could turn you away as disbelievers after you have believed, out of their own envy)[2:109].

In this Ayah [3:100], Allah said,

إِن تُطِيعُوا فَرِيقًا مِّنَ الَّذِينَ أُوتُوا الْكِتَابَ يَرُدُّوكُم بَعْدَ إِيمَانِكُمْ كَافِرِينَ

(If you obey a group of those who were given the Scripture (Jews and Christians), they would (indeed) render you disbelievers after you have believed!), then said,

وَكَيْفَ تَكْفُرُونَ وَأَنتُمْ تُتْلَىٰ عَلَيْكُمْ آيَاتُ اللَّهِ وَفِيكُمْ رَسُولُهُ

(And how would you disbelieve, while unto you are recited the verses of Allah, and among you is His Messenger?), meaning, disbelief is far from touching you, since the Ayat of Allah are being sent down on His Messenger ﷺ day and night, and he recites and conveys them to you. Similarly, Allah said,

وَمَا لَكُمْ لَا تُؤْمِنُونَ بِاللَّهِ وَالرَّسُولُ يَدْعُوكُمْ لِتُؤْمِنُوا بِرَبِّكُمْ وَقَدْ أَخَذَ مِيثَاقَكُمْ إِن كُنتُم مُّؤْمِنِينَ

(And what is the matter with you that you believe not in Allah! While the Messenger invites you to believe in your Lord; and He has indeed taken your covenant, if you are real believers)[57:8]. A Hadith states that one day, the Prophet said to his Companions,

أَيُّ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ أَعْجَبُ إِلَيْكُمْ إِيمَانًا؟

قالوا: الملائكة.

قال: وَكَيْفَ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ وَهُمْ عِنْدَ رَبِّهِم؟

وذكروا الأنبياء،

قال: وَكَيْفَ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ وَالْوَحْيُ يَنْزِلُ عَلَيْهِمْ؟

قالوا: فنحن.

قال: وَكَيْفَ لَا تُؤْمِنُونَ وَأَنَا بَيْنَ أَظْهُرِكُمْ؟

قالوا: فأي الناس أعجب إيمانًا؟

قال: قَوْمٌ يَجِيئُونَ مِنْ بَعْدِكُمْ يَجِدُونَ صُحُفًا يُؤْمِنُونَ بِمَا فِيهَا

("Who among the faithful believers do you consider has the most amazing faith?" They said, "The angels." He said, "Why would they not believe, since they are with their Lord?" They mentioned the Prophets, and the Prophet ﷺ said, "Why would they not believe while the revelation is sent down to them?" They said, "Then, we are." He said, "Why would not you believe when I am among you?" They asked, "Who has the most amazing faith?" The Prophet said, "A people who will come after you and who will find only books that they will believe in.")

Allah said next,

وَمَن يَعْتَصِم بِاللَّهِ فَقَدْ هُدِيَ إِلَىٰ صِرَاطٍ مُّسْتَقِيمٍ

(And whoever depends upon Allah, then he is indeed guided to the right path)[3:101] for trusting and relying on Allah are the basis of achieving the right guidance and staying away …