Commentary
And when he presented what is the intended meaning by itself, he added to the news of "Indeed" his saying: ﴿And I do not ask you for it any reward﴾, negating what would repel from it. Then he increased in the declaration of innocence from what diminishes hope in anyone among the creation, saying: ﴿My reward is only with the Lord of the worlds﴾ [meaning:] the Benefactor to all creatures. So I do not hope at all for anyone who needs to be benefitted, but rather I attach my hope to the Benefactor who does not need anyone. And every person is asking from His provision and taking from Him. And it has become clear that the messengers are in agreement in calling to the matter of piety, obedience, and sincerity in worship, along with advising, chastity, trustworthiness, fear, and love.
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