We know those among you who strive and those who are steadfast, and test your deeds.”

He Most High also said:

“Or do you think you will enter Paradise without experiencing what befell those who passed away before you? Affliction and adversity touched them, and they were so shaken that the Messenger and those who believed with him said, ‘When will Allah’s help come?’ Indeed, Allah’s help is near.”

He Most High also said:

“Alif Lām Mīm.

“Do people think they will be left to say, ‘We believe,’ without being tested?”

Up to His words:

“How evil is their judgment!”

Thus, He, glorified and exalted, explained that He sent His messengers. People fall into two categories. One says, “I believe in him and obey him.” Such a person must be tested so that his truthfulness may be distinguished from his falsehood. The other persists in disobedience and has thus committed evil deeds. Let such people not imagine that they can escape Us; rather, We will surely seize them. No one falls outside these two categories.

He Most High said:

“Among people are those who dispute about Allah without knowledge and follow every rebellious devil.”

Up to His words:

“What an evil protector and what an evil companion!”

Thus, He, glorified be He, explained the condition of those who dispute about religion without knowledge. Knowledge is what Allah sent His Messenger, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, with. It is the authoritative proof, as He Most High said:

“Indeed, those who dispute concerning Allah’s signs without any authoritative proof having come to them…”

Whoever speaks about religion without what Allah sent His Messenger, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, with speaks without knowledge. Whoever Satan takes under his protection, he leads astray and guides to the punishment of the blazing Fire. Whoever submits to Allah’s religion has worshipped Allah with certainty. Rather, if he encounters what he desires, he continues