Surah al-Hijr

Shaykh al-Islām Ahmad ibn ‘Abd al-Halīm ibn ‘Abd al-Salām ibn Taymiyyah al-Harrānī—may Allah sanctify his soul, illuminate his grave, and have mercy on him—said:

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On three related passages, similar in wording and meaning, whose meaning eludes most people. Allah Most High says:

“He said, ‘This is a straight path to Me.’”

“Indeed, you have no authority over My servants, except those of the misguided who follow you.”

And He Most High says:

“The straight path leads to Allah, while some paths deviate.”

And He Most High says:

“Indeed, guidance rests with Us.”

“And indeed, to Us belong the Hereafter and this worldly life.”