Transliteration:( Wa mai yushaaqiqir Rasoola mim ba'di maa tabaiyana lahul hudaa wa yattabi' ghaira sabeelil mu'mineena nuwallihee ma tawallaa wa nuslihee Jahannama wa saaa'at maseeraa )
354. From this we learn that those to whom the message of Islam has not reached are not accountable for Islamic laws, if they have the belief in the Unity of Allah Almighty it is enough for them because they do not become the opposition to the Holy Prophet. And, also there is they have committed out of ignorance will not include the sin of opposing the Holy Prophet opposition to the Holy Prophet will only be accountable when it is done with the full knowledge of their action. Furthermore it should be remembered that opposition to the in faith is Holy Prophet ﷺÂ infidelity, in action is sin.
355. From this we understand that TAQLEED following the footsteps of our illustrious predecessors ,like the four Imams commendable, as this is the path followed by Muslims in general. Likewise engaging in Khatmul QUR'AAN, Fateha, holding Meelad gatherings, Urs gatherings are practiced by the Muslim in general and are regarded beneficial by them. Hence, they are commendable acts for us to follow. Says Allah Almighty: "And Thus, we made you exalted among all nations that you may be witnesses to the people." (S2:V143)Â
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The tafsir of Surah Nisa verse 115 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Nisa ayat 110 which provides the complete commentary from verse 110 through 115.
(4:115) As for him who sets himself against the Messenger and follows a path other than that of the believers even after true guidance had become clear to him, We will let him go to the way he has turned to,[143] and We will cast him into Hell – an evil destination.
143. When, after revelation from God, the Prophet (peace be on him) delivered his verdict in favour of the innocent Jew rather than the dishonest Muslim, the latter was so seized by un-Islamic, egotistic and chauvinistic considerations that he left Madina, went straight to Makka to join the ranks of the enemies of Islam and of the Prophet (peace be on him), and undertook open opposition. The verse alludes to that incident.
[218]- i.e., make him responsible for his choice.
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