Commentary
And when he negated from himself what deserves negation; and indicated to it; he affirmed what he said to them; in a manner that clearly negates others; so that what was attributed to him of the claim of divinity is negated twice; by indication; and by expression; he said - expressing the matter with words; in accordance with the question; (p-366) and explained the matter; clarifying that all that he said is permissible; or otherwise; revolves around the matter in terms of belief; meaning that the one addressed by what the Messenger said is commanded to believe in it that he is in that status; it is not permissible for him to believe in it that he is above it; nor below it; he worships Allah (the Most High) by that -: ﴿What I told them﴾; meaning: what I commanded them with anything from the things; ﴿Except what You commanded me with﴾; then he explained it; indicating the matter intended by the saying; the command to express in its interpretation by the letter of interpretation; by saying: ﴿That you worship﴾; meaning: I commanded them only with the worship of; ﴿Allah﴾; meaning: the One who no one else has gathered the attributes of majesty and beauty; then he indicated that just as He deserves worship for Himself; He deserves it for His blessings; he said: ﴿My Lord and your Lord﴾; meaning: I and you are equal in His servitude; and this restriction is valid to be for the heart; on the condition that
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