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Explanatory Notes
As the sūrah describes their end, the Prophet is commanded to leave them alone, without grieving for them. He should announce to them that he will await the end, and let them await it as they wish: “Say: Everyone is hopefully waiting; so wait, if you will. You will certainly come to know who has followed the even path, and who has been rightly guided.” (Verse 135) Thus the sūrah ends. It started with assuring the Prophet that the Qur’ān was not revealed to him to cause him any distress. It defined the role of the Qur’ān as ‘an admonition to the God-fearing.’ (Verse 3) The end is in full harmony with the beginning. It provides a reminder and an admonition for those who may benefit thereby. As the Prophet conveyed his message complete, the only thing that remains is to await the end, which is determined by God.