What is Divine Guidance but some many Divine Books...
What is Divine Guidance but some many Divine Books, God’s Messengers, Divine Verses and Signs of Truth in horizons and souls? He saw and heard them all but what was his reaction toward them but denial, vanity, and disbelief? Would it be possible that God Almighty chastises anyone without warning them? Was he different from the guided in terms of Divine Guidance? Therefore, he is to blame for his evil deeds.
Vanity and denial of Divine Verses and Signs are the main reasons that lead to disbelief and faithlessness. No answer is suggested for the first word, since it is an inevitable reality – they have to regret and grieve for their past vicious deeds. Regarding the third word, i.e., request for being returned to the world, numerous answers are provided, e.g.: “if they were returned [to the world], they would certainly revert to that which they were forbidden. And indeed they are liars” ^2 .
[^3] Furthermore, the reply suggested for the second word may make a reference to the reply provided for this question as well – what is the goal of returning to the world? Is it anything other than being warned against vicious deeds? It is worthy of note that God Almighty had already warned them and such further warnings would be futile. Experiencing torment in the Hereafter is their sudden awakening which will be rendered futile upon their return to the world.
In the same vein, the Holy Qur’an makes mention of polytheists entangled in the agitated sea invoking God with sincere devotion but upon stepping on the shore they consign everything to oblivion: (“And when they embark on a ship, they invoke Allah, making their faith pure for Him only: but when He brings them safely to land, behold, they give a share of their worship to others,” ^4 ).
Lying against Allah are of diverse kinds: Associating other objects of worship with Him Likening God Almighty to something Regarding angels as God’s offspring Attributing one’s vicious act to God Almighty Pretending to be God or Divinely appointed Messenger Making distortions and innovations in Divine Commands.