Quran - Tafseer Sura Ikhlas (112) by Bilal Philip

taken to indicate that he was a poet, then everyone who says anything which
rhymes should also be considered poets. 3
It should be noted that this claim was thoroughly refuted by the Qur’aanic
verses which challenged the Arabs to produce something like it, if they believe it
to be the product of human ingenuity.
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“And if you are in doubt about what I have revealed to My servant then
produce a chapter like it.” (Soorah al-Baqarah, 2: 23)
Their inability to imitate the Qur’aanic style and content was ultimate proof of the
falsehood of their slanderous claim that the Qur’aan was poetry. 4
“I seek refuge…” by fleeing from something I fear to what I believe will protect
me from it. This expression carries the strength of an oath. Thus, the act of
seeking refuge is an act of worship which should be directed to Allaah alone. In
this verse He describes Himself as the Lord of humankind saying:
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“With the Lord of humankind.” Mention of His Lordship (ruboobiyyah) over
humankind includes the fact that He created them, designed them, and He
manages their affairs. He is responsible for their upbringing and their education.
It is He who rectifies and improves their situations and it is He alone who
protects them from harm and guards them from corrupting influences. All of that
can only take place if He has absolute power, shows supreme mercy and desires
only goodness for His creatures. Furthermore, He must possess intimate
knowledge of the finest details of their various situations, while being able to
answer all their prayers and requests, and remove all their calamities and
distress. 5
The Almighty mentioned that He is the Lord of humankind, though He is the
Lord of all creation, for two reasons:
3 Al-Jaami‘ li Ahkaam al-Qur’aan, vol. 15, p. 45.
4 Tafseer Soorah Yaa Seen: A Commentary on the 36 th Chapter, pp. 135-6.
5 Badaa’i‘ at-Tafseer, vol. 5. p. 439.