Ramadan and the Quran (12): Themes of Surah Aal-E-Imran (Part Four) - The Absolute Knowledge of Allah
Among the profound themes explored in Surah Aal-E-Imran is the affirmation of Allah's absolute and all-encompassing knowledge. This knowledge is not bound by time or space; it is infinite, all-encompassing, and beyond human comprehension. The surah repeatedly reminds us of our own limitations in contrast to the boundless wisdom of our Creator. Allah states:
"And Allah knows, while you do not know." (Aal-E-Imran: 66), emphasizing that human knowledge is but a fraction of the divine reality.
Allah's supreme knowledge is coupled with His will and authority over the universe. He bestows guidance upon whomever He wills, demonstrating that true enlightenment is a gift from Him. The Quran declares:
"Say, Indeed, [true] guidance is the guidance of Allah. He grants His bounty to whom He wills. And Allah is vast [in mercy] and knowing. He selects for His mercy whom He wills. And Allah is the possessor of great bounty." (Aal-E-Imran: 73-74).
This verse reaffirms that divine wisdom governs the universe and that every blessing and favor originates from Him alone.
Moreover, the surah strongly refutes the falsehood that prophets ever called people to worship them or any other being besides Allah. The message of all prophets has been one: submission to the One True God. Allah states:
"It is not for a human [prophet] that Allah should give him the Scripture and authority and prophethood and then he would say to the people, 'Be servants to me instead of Allah,' but [rather, he would say], 'Be pious scholars of the Lord because of what you have taught of the Scripture and because of what you have studied.' And he would not order you to take the angels and the prophets as lords. Would he order you to disbelief after you have been Muslims?" (Aal-E-Imran: 79-80).
This verse stands as an unequivocal declaration that every prophet, including Jesus (peace be upon him), was a servant of Allah who called people to monotheism, not to the worship of himself.
Through these verses, Surah Aal-E-Imran establishes the foundation of true faith: recognizing the ultimate knowledge and authority of Allah, understanding that divine guidance is granted by His will, and rejecting any form of deification of human beings.
This surah calls upon believers to surrender to the wisdom of Allah, seek knowledge with humility, and uphold the purity of monotheism in their hearts and actions.
As we reflect on these themes during Ramadan, let us remember that true knowledge is that which brings us closer to Allah. In a world filled with distractions and misinformation, the Quran remains the ultimate source of truth, guiding us toward clarity and purpose. Let us strive to be among those who seek His wisdom, trust in His decree, and walk upon the path of unwavering faith.
Reference: This series draws insights from Thematic Interpretation of the Surahs of the Quran, compiled by a distinguished group of scholars under the supervision of Dr. Mustafa Muslim.
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