Transliteration:( Qul innee 'alaa baiyinatim mir Rabbee wa kazzabtum bih; maa 'indee maa tasta'jiloona bih; inil hukmu illaa lillaahi yaqussul haqqa wa Huwa khairul faasileen )
115. By "showing proof" is proof is meant the Prophetic Light, Light of the Holy QUR'AAN, the Mystical Knowledge of Allah Almighty. The Holy Prophet ? always was of this light and a proof for others. For this reason the Holy QURAN refers to him as proof and light. Says Allah Almighty:" Undoubtedly a manifest argument has come to you from your Lord." (S4:V175) The Holy Prophet ? is indeed the clear proof of Allah Almighty.
116. By this, it meant Divine Punishment is not by me nor within my permanent control, otherwise by now, it should have descended upon you because I do not give respite to Allah Almighty's criminals. This does not mean that punishment would not descend through the curse of the Holy Prophet ? . He through the Grace of Allah Almighty, has been given full authority over Paradise and Hell. Hazrat Rabeeah (May Allah be pleased with him) had requested the Holy Prophet ? to grant him Paradise. The Holy Prophet ? had proclaimed that whoever would purchase the Well of Roomah as an endowment for public use, I will grant him Kauthar on the Day of Judgement. This verse could also mean that although you are asking me for punishment, I only have mercy, not punishment. I am the Prophet ? of mercy." And we have not sent thee but as a mercy unto all the worlds. (S21:V107)"
117. By this, it meant the actual command is that of Allah Almighty. The orders of kings, judges, saints, and Prophets ? are bestowed upon them by Allah Almighty. This verse does not negate endowment. Says Allah Almighty: "Obey Allah and obey the Messenger, and those who have power of command over you." (S4:V59). If there is no authority besides Allah Almighty's then how would obedience to Prophets ?, learned men, and kings have been made obligatory?
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The tafsir of Surah Al-Anam verse 57 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Anam ayat 55 which provides the complete commentary from verse 55 through 59.
(6:57) Say: ‘I take stand upon a clear evidence from my Lord and it is that which you have given the lie to. That which you desire to be hastened is not within my power.[39] Judgement lies with Allah alone. He declares the Truth, and He is the best judge.’
39. This alludes to God’s punishment. The adversaries questioned why it was that they had openly rejected a Prophet sent by God, but had not been struck down by God’s wrarth? They said that the fact of his appointment by God meant that anyone who either disbelieved or insulted him would, at once, be either plunged into the earth or struck by lightning. And yet, they pointed out, the Messenger of God and his followers faced new sufferings and humiliations whereas those who abused and persecuted him enjoyed prosperity.
[311]- The disbelievers would challenge the Prophet (ﷺ), telling him to bring on Allāh's punishment if he should be truthful in his warning.
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