Chapter. The Statement of Allah: “...Then do not set up rivals unto Allah (in worship) while you know (that He Alone has the right to be worshipped)...” (V.2:22)
Mujahid said that by «إلى شياطينهم» their friends, the hypocrites and polytheists, are meant. The meaning of «محيط بالكافرين» is that Allah is the gatherer of the disbelievers. In «على الخاشعين», by «خاشعين», steadfast believers are meant. «بقوة» means to act upon it with strength, this is what is intended. Abu’l-‘Aliyah said that by «مرض», «شك» is meant. By «صبغة», religion is meant. «وما خلفها» means a lesson for the later people who remain. The meaning of «وما خلفها» is that there is no whiteness in it, and apart from Abu’l-‘Aliyah, others said that the meaning of «يسومونكم» is that they used to raise it over you or always caused you trouble. And (in Surah al-Kahf) «الولاية» with an open waw means «ربوبية», that is, divinity. And «ولاية» with a kasrah on waw means leadership. Some people said that all the grains which people eat are called «فوم.». ‘Abdullah ibn Mas‘ud (may Allah be pleased with him) read it as thūm, meaning garlic. The meaning of «فادارأتم» is that you disputed among yourselves. Qatadah said «فباءوا» means they turned back, and apart from Qatadah, another person (Abu ‘Ubaydah) said the meaning of «يستفتحون» is that they used to seek help. The meaning of «شروا» is improper. The word «راعنا» is derived from «رعونة». When the Arabs called someone foolish, they would address him with the word «راعنا». «لا يجزي» will be of no use. The meaning of «ابتلي» is tested, examined. The word «خطوات»«خطو» is the plural of qadam (foot).
Narrated `Abdullah: I asked the Prophet, "What is the greatest sin in the Sight of Allah?" He said, "That you set up a rival unto Allah though He Alone created you." I said, "That is indeed a great sin." Then asked, "What is next?" He said, "To kill your son lest he should share your food with you." I asked, "What is next?" He said, "To commit illegal sexual intercourse with the wife of your neighbor."
Hadith Referenceصحيح البخاري / كتاب تفسير القرآن / 4477
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