The blessed Verse is a consolation to the Noble Prophet (S)...

The blessed Verse is a consolation to the Noble Prophet (S) saying that the disputes concerning the Qur’an amongst Muslims and subjective interpretations thereof is not unprecedented since the people of Moses (as) did the same – some of them acknowledged the Torah as a Divinely Revealed Scripture and some denied his Prophetic Call. The blessed Verse is saying that had it not been for a Word, i.e.

God’s Promise, that went forth before from Him regarding granting them respite, He would have definitely chastised them; however, the fact is that these disbelievers turn away from the Qur’anic Message and they will remain in doubt and suspicion, hence their disbelief. Surah Fussilat - Verse 46 مَنْ عَمِلَ صَالِحاً ف