Commentary
And when he established in the context of monotheism that they are in the depths of ignorance; he turned to the master of those who understand; and said - indicating prophecy; adding to "you do not understand"; warning that they do not understand the language of the saying; let alone the language of the state -: "And when you recite the Quran"; which no admonisher can equal; nor can any comprehender compare to it; and it is a clarification of everything; "We made"; meaning: by what we have of greatness; "between you"; and between them; but He manifested this hidden meaning with the descriptive warning about their turning away from hearing; in the comprehensible manner; and He said (the Exalted): "and between those who do not believe"; meaning: their faith does not renew for them; "in the Hereafter"; meaning: which is the core of faith; "a barrier"; filling all that is between you; and between them; while being a cover for you from being able to perceive them rightly; regarding what you are upon; "hidden"; from them; and from others; no one sees it except whom We will; and that is more profound in greatness; and more astonishing in the effectiveness of the word;
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