A021

Surah: 058 - Ayah: 021

58:21

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Q453 It is mentioned in verse (58:21): “God has decreed: I shall conquer, I and My Messengers. Verily, God is strong and mighty.” Indeed, God may have decreed such a programme for each of His Messengers that with His help he may conquer the universe for his mu’mins or he may conquer the planet earth and make Islam overwhelm the other religions. However, such a success has never apparently happened, therefore please tell us what is the main secret in this noble verse?

A453

Indeed, you are sure of the fact that the Qur’an has an exoteric aspect (zahir) and an esoteric aspect (batin). Thus, according to the description of this verse, the victory and overpowering of God and His Messengers in every battle is very easy. However, on the whole people are given respite in this world.
But, whenever the spiritual resurrection takes place, no one is given respite. You have understood the secret that for the sake of the true mission (da^cwat-i haqq) the spiritual resurrection is also that religious battle in which God, the Messenger of the cycle, the Imam of the time and mu’mins conquer the entire universe [spiritually].

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