A028
Surah: 003 - Ayah: 028
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3:28
In the preceding chapters, in connection with the walᾱyat of God, the Prophet and the true imam, an allusion has also been made to the importance of the walᾱyat (friendship, love) of mu’mins. However, it would be appropriate here to write a concise chapter in this regard. Thus God says: “Let not the believers take disbelievers for their friends (awliyᾱ) in preference to believers.”(3:28). This blessed verse shows that when it is necessary to have the friendship of mu’mins for the sake of firm attachment to faith, then the friendship of their commander, i.e. the exalted imam, is even more necessary.
Regarding nafsu’llah see verses (3:28, 30; 6:12, 54). In verse (6:54) God says: “Your Lord has prescribed mercy on His soul (that is, Imam-i mubin).”
It is said in a hadith: “When Allah created the creature, He wrote with His hand on His soul (Imam-i mubin) that My mercy will continue to prevail over My anger.”36
Praise belongs to Allah for His munificence and favours!
This verse has been referred 1 times.