Commentary
And when it became clear what preceded, that this deity being called upon is capable of both benefit and harm by testing, and that the possibility of either occurring is equal, he alerted to that by saying, beginning: "Indeed, Allah," meaning the One who possesses all attributes of perfection, exalted above all imperfections. "Enters those who have believed" in His messengers and what they have called to regarding Him, "and have done" in affirmation of their faith, "righteous deeds," which are pure, witnessing their steadfastness in faith after they were harmed in this world by various faults, purifying them from what they have committed of missteps, and their slips have led them to Him. "Gardens beneath which rivers flow," meaning from any place you desire in its land, "the rivers." And since this is an astonishing matter, it indicates its ease by his saying, clarifying what the context has made clear regarding the description of choice: "Indeed, Allah," meaning the One who encompasses everything in power and knowledge, "does what He wills" of every benefit and harm.
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