Commentary
And when this was a reason for a great distinction to appear, like the sun, between the state of the opposer and the supporter, it caused and produced his saying, confirming what he mentioned of the two matters, clarifying what they have of distinction, denying anyone who equates between them. So how about one who thinks that the state of the opposer is preferable: "Is he whom We have promised" in our greatness in wealth, power, and truthfulness, "a promise" which is the reward and recompense "good"? There is nothing better than it in its accordance with his wish and its permanence. "So he is" because of Our promise which does not break, "to meet it" meaning: to attain it and to reach it, certainly. "Like one whom We have given enjoyment" meaning: by Our greatness, "the enjoyment of the worldly life". No one other than Us can take it away from him without Our permission, nor can anyone reach to make it everlasting, while it is, despite being transient, mixed with troubles, mingled with filth and burdens. "Then he is" with all of that, "on the Day of Resurrection" which is the Day of Mutual Loss, whoever loses on it does not gain at all, and whoever perishes cannot live in any way, "of those who are present" meaning: those compelled to attend a place they wish they could redeem themselves from with the weight of the earth in gold. For indeed, everyone who is entrusted with attending a matter will suffer according to the ranks of the trust, regardless of who they are in any matter.
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