Editing Screen: Surah al-An`am 6 : 153

Editing: al-An`am

Description <p><strong>Explanatory Note</strong></p> <p>These rules, then, outline the straight path leading to God. Any path that deviates from this one can only lead to complete loss.</p> <p>With this verse, a long part of the surah is concluded. The conclusion, as we can observe, is highly inspiring and leaves us with a general but profound effect. Between the outset and the conclusion the question of sovereignty and the authority to legislate is presented in full clarity. As its discussion concentrates on certain points of detail, such as those concerned with agricultural produce, cattle, slaughtered animals and offerings, it is closely linked to the central question of faith in order to make it clear that it is part of it. This is why the Qur’an deals with this question of sovereignty at such length and relates it to all other aspects of the surah which discusses the whole question of faith and explains basic issues of Godhead and servitude to God in a most unequivocal way.</p> <p>God’s path is a single one leading to Him. This is the path of maintaining that Lordship belongs only to God and that people must submit to Him alone. People must realize fully that sovereignty belongs only to Him and they must translate this into practice by accepting only His legislation in their practical life. Any path that differs with this can only lead them astray.</p> <p>“<strong>All this He has enjoined upon you so that you may remain God- fearing</strong>.” It is being conscious of God and fearing Him that ensures purity of faith and action. It is through remaining conscious of God and fearing Him that people can strengthen their resolve to always turn to God alone.</p>

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