Translation:
Say you: "I am but a man like you: 4467 It is revealed to me by Inspiration, that your Allah is one Allah. so stand true to Him, and ask for His Forgiveness." 4468 And woe to those who join gods with Allah,-
Say you: "I am but a man like you: 4467 It is revealed to me by Inspiration, that your Allah is one Allah. so stand true to Him, and ask for His Forgiveness." 4468 And woe to those who join gods with Allah,-
Translation:
Say thou, [O Prophet:] “I am but a mortal like you. 5 It has been revealed to me that your God is the One God: go, then, straight towards Him and seek His forgiveness!” And woe unto those who ascribe divinity to aught beside Him,
Say thou, [O Prophet:] “I am but a mortal like you. 5 It has been revealed to me that your God is the One God: go, then, straight towards Him and seek His forgiveness!” And woe unto those who ascribe divinity to aught beside Him,
Commentary:
5 Cf. 6:50 and the corresponding note 38.
5 Cf. 6:50 and the corresponding note 38.
4467 The reply is in effect: that the bringer of the Message is not an angel nor a god, and so there can and ought to be no barrier between him and his hearers; but he has been chosen to bring a Message of Truth and Hope to them; they should accept the Gospel of Unity, and by Repentance obtain Allah's Grace and Forgiveness.
4468 There is nothing but pity for those who reject Truth, run after false worship, have no sympathy or charity for their fellow-men, and even deny that there is any future Life.