Page 42 - Allah عَزَّ وَ جَلَّ is the All-Hearing and All-Knowing

On page 42, Allah highlights the distinctions among His messengers, favoring some over others. Some received direct speech from Allah, while others were elevated in status. Prophet Esa the son of Maryam, was granted clear proofs and supported by the Holy Spirit Jibril.

Allah emphasises that if He had willed, succeeding generations would not have fought each other after receiving clear signs. However, people differed – some believed, and others disbelieved. Allah, in His wisdom, allows free will.

A message is directed to believers, urging them to spend from what Allah has provided before a Day when there will be no bargaining, friendship, or intercession. This caution is particularly for disbelievers, highlighting the consequences of wrongdoing.

The verses also describe Allah as the Ever Living, the Sustainer of all existence. He neither slumbers nor sleeps, and everything in the heavens and on earth belongs to Him.

His knowledge encompasses all aspects of His creation, and nothing happens without His permission. His authority extends over the heavens and the earth, and He guards them tirelessly. Allah is elevated in status, being the Most High and the Most Great.

The principle of no compulsion in religion is affirmed, stating that the right path is distinct from the wrong path. Those who reject falsehood and believe in Allah hold onto the most trustworthy handhold that will never break. Allah, being All-Hearing and All-Knowing, guides those who choose the right path willingly.