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Surah Ash-Shu'araa (26) — Ayah 131

The Poets · Meccan · Juz 19 · Page 372

فَٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ وَأَطِيعُونِ ﴿131﴾
"So fear Allâh, keep your duty to Him, and obey me.
فَٱتَّقُوا۟ fa-ittaqū So fear
ٱللَّهَ l-laha Allah
وَأَطِيعُونِ wa-aṭīʿūni and obey me

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(Ayah 131) {فَاتَّقُوا اللّٰهَ وَ اَطِيْعُوْنِ :} This is the summary of the call that was mentioned at the beginning of the discourse; for emphasis, it is stated again that fear Allah, worship Him alone, and obey His Messenger.

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131-1. When their vile characteristics were described, which indicate their immersion in the world and oppression and rebellion, then again they were invited to piety and obedience to Him.

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131. So fear Allah [84] and obey my command.

[84] Hud (peace be upon him) warned them about the consequences of shirk and, while explaining the evil of these three types of actions, said that you should learn to live your life with the fear of Allah, and understand well that you will never be able to stay here forever. After death, you will be resurrected and you will be questioned about all your deeds and actions. Therefore, the best path for you is to obey me and do exactly as I am telling you.