Transliteration:( Alai sal laahu bi-ahkamil haakimeen )
Rulership Appointed by Allah: The verse emphasizes that while Allah is the ultimate ruler, He has appointed some of His pious servants as rulers over different domains. On the outward level, a country may have a king or ruler, but on a deeper, spiritual level, Prophets and Saints hold the position of rulers over the hearts and minds of people. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is considered the ruler of both the physical and celestial worlds, as reflected in the plural form "rulers" used in the verse.
The Unique Sovereignty of Allah: Allah's rule is unmatched and supreme. His sovereignty is eternal, and His kingdom encompasses all of creation. No one can escape His dominion, even after death. Allah's rule is characterized by absolute justice, and no unjust decisions can take place within His dominion. These attributes make His sovereignty unparalleled, as no other ruler possesses such power, permanence, or justice. The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the highest reflection of Allah's sovereignty, as he embodies Allah’s authority and leadership on Earth. For more details on this concept, one can refer to the book Sultanat-e-Mustapha for a deeper understanding.
The tafsir of Surah Tin verse 8 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Tin ayat 1 which provides the complete commentary from verse 1 through 8.
(95:8) Is not Allah the Greatest of all sovereigns?[7]
7. That is, when you want and expect even the petty judges of the world to do justice, punish the culprits and reward the doers of good, what is your opinion about God? Is He not the greatest of all judges? If you think He is the greatest of all judges, do you think that He will not do any justice? Do you expect that He will treat the good and the evil alike? Will those who commit the vilest of deeds in the world and those who perform righteous deeds, both end in the dust: neither will any be punished for his evil deeds, nor any be rewarded for his good works.
Imam Ahmad, Tirmidhi, Abu Daud, Ibn al-Mundhir, Baihaqi, Hakim and Ibn Marduyah have related, on the authority of Abu Hurairah, that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: When one of you recites Surah Wat-teen waz-zaytun and reaches Alais-Allah-u bi-ahkam-il-Hakimin he should respond to it, saying: Bala wa ana ala dhalika min-ash-shahidin (Yes, and I am of those who bear witness to it). According to some other traditions, the Prophet (peace be upon him) responded with Subhanaka fa-bala when he recited this verse.
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