The Holy Quran 42:6 — Surah Ash-Shuraa

Arabic text

وَٱلَّذِينَ ٱتَّخَذُوا۟ مِن دُونِهِۦٓ أَوْلِيَآءَ ٱللَّهُ حَفِيظٌ عَلَيْهِمْ وَمَآ أَنتَ عَلَيْهِم بِوَكِيلٍ

Translation

Allaah is Vigilant over (He knows) those who adopt patrons (helpers, gods) besides Allaah. You (O Rasulullaah ﷺ) are not a guardian over them (and can therefore not force them to accept Imaan).

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

The idolaters' denial is preserved in Allah's knowledge: that is, in this world He does grant the idolaters respite, but do not think that they have escaped for ever. All their deeds and states are preserved with Allah and will be laid open at the appointed time.

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