Introduction:
This is a Surah of the late Makkan period. The greater part of it was revealed entire. Its place in traditional order of arrangement is justified by logical considerations. We have already had the religious history of mankind, a discussion of the earlier revelations qnd how they were lost or corrupted, the regulations of the outer life of the new Community, and the points in which Jews and Christians failed to maintain the central doctrine of Islam - the unity of Allah. The next step now taken is to expound this doctrine in relation to Pagan Arabia.
Summary:
The nature of Allah and the method by which He reveals Himself are first expounded, and the weakness of Paganism is exposed. (vi. 1-30)
The emptiness if this world's life is contrasted with the evidence of Allah's wonderful handiwork in all Creation. It is He who holds the keys of the Unseen and the secrets of all that we see. (vi. 31-60)
Allah's working in His world and His constant care and guidance should give a clue to His unity as it did to Abraham when he argued with those who worshiped false gods. (vi. 61-82)
The succession of prophets after Abraham kept Allah's truth alive, and led up to the Quran. How can man fail to understand the majesty and goodness of Allah, when he contemplates Allah's creation and His Messages to mankind? (vi. 83-110)
The obstinate and the rebellious are deceived: they should be avoided. Though they turn fir assistance to each other, they will receive due punishment. (vi. 111-129)
Allah's decrees will come to pass, in spite of all the crimes and superstitions of the ungodly. (vi. 130-150)
The better course is to follow the straight way, the Way of Allah, as directed in the Quran, with unity and full dedication of our lives. (vi. 151-165)
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