[3]. A sincere footing is a sending forth of good deeds. Here it means that for the believers is felicity as has been earlier decreed by God and written in the Preserved Tablet for their sending forth of good deeds and believing in Muhammad (ﷺ) who guided them to the path that leads to Paradise. Safely treasuring up for themselves a fine foundation and noble position for the future, so that they may get a firm hold on the real life - life of the Hereafter.
[4]. They could only rationalize the bewildering effect of the Message of Islam by saying that it bewitches people.
[5]. In anger or in heedlessness.
[6]. I.e., forty years before receiving any revelation.
[7]. United in one religion - Islamic Monotheism
[8]. To support his claim of being His messenger.
[9]. The best reward that's the Paradise, and more is seeing the Honorable Face of Allāh. In that joy-filled moment when we see Allāh and know Him as He knows each of us, the Muslims. He will infuse us with the faith, hope, and love we need to stand firm, until we gaze at our Loving and Living God - Allāh. He is exalted, forever exalted, the King is the incomparable Highest in all His Attributes and we will praise Him. Allāh is our Lord and forever His truth shall reign. Heaven and earth rejoice in His great Name - Allāh -.
[11]. They will not be able to escape Our Punishment.
[12]. By sending the Prophet Muhammad, Truth stands out clear from error: Those who believe him are saved but those who deny him are doomed.
[15]. By worshiping others besides Allāh and dying as such without repenting.
[16]. Allāh Almighty rules Supreme and none can stop Him from bringing His punishment on the unbelievers into reality; but most people are oblivious to this and therefore doubt it.
[17]. The source of true and lasting joy is from Allāh and by following His last and final messenger, prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It enables us to shine Allah’s light as we strive to bring joy to others, a joy that offers hope and strength to face trials.
18. Believers always need to remember Allah’s great bounty by which He guided them to Islam and gave them the gift of the Qur’an to which any worldly gain is not even remotely comparable. When the righteous prosper the city rejoices. When those who truly live by Islamic faith begin to influence a community, then this signals good news because it means Allah’s justice is taking hold. Greed diminishes. The poor find support. The oppressed are protected. Whenever Islam flourishes, then there’s joy and blessing in the city.
[19]. In the horrors of the Day of Resurrection that await them, nor shall they grieve over the worldly fortunes they have missed. So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and Allah knows that you need them. But seek first His Kingdom by keeping to His Commandments and avoiding evil, and all these things will be given to you as well through your efforts.
[20] who submit to the Will of God.
[21]. Trust Allāh. He is good, and so are His plans.
[22]. I.e., if you have truly surrendered yourselves to Him.
[21]. Levant and Egypt.
[22]. As We shaded you with clouds and sent down to you manna and quails.
[23]. I.e., After the Torah came to them.
[24]. And that your name Muhammad is written in the Bible.
[25]. A group of people came to Muhammad, the Messenger of God (may peace and blessings be upon him). He accepted the pledge of allegiance of nine and did not accept it from one. They said: O Messenger of God, you accepted the pledge of nine but not of this one. He said: "He is wearing an amulet." So, he put his hand in and cut it, and thus, accepted his pledge and the Prophet said: "Whoever hangs an amulet has committed polytheism." Thus Making amulets, crosses, buying them, wearing them or weaving them into garments or putting them on walls or cars, and so on also come under the heading of prohibited idolatrous actions.