As one can conclude...
As one can conclude, from other verses, on one occasion He considers ‘Faith’ as the condition for being led, saying: “…and whomever believes in Allah, He guides aright his heart…” [^11] Elsewhere, securing of consent of Allah along with taking the right path are deemed necessary for being led.
It says: “With it Allah guides whomever follows His pleasure into the ways of safety…” [^12] Or once He says: “…He leaves to stray whomever He wills…” [^13] , in another verse, He considers immoderation, hesitation and skepticism as factors for such a case of being misled.
It says: “…Allah misleads him who is extravagant, a doubter.” [^14] Anyway, if the opening of a container faces the sky the rain will enter into it, but if the opening of it faces the earth, it will not be filled with any rain and snow. So is the case with the man whose soul aspires towards material things. It is obvious that such a person will not benefit from the Divine spirituality.
The Qur’an says: “That (Divine wrath) is because they have preferred the worldly life over the Hereafter, and definitely Allah does not guide the infidel people.” [^15] Explanations The obstinate pagans often demand new miracles every moment. The issue in question is not an outstanding miracle. Rather, it is their inherent enmity.
“…Why has a sign not been sent down upon him…” Allah’s way of treatment is concerned with leading all people: “Verily, it is incumbent on Us to lead (them).” [^16] However, if someone took to the deviant path, Allah would ascribe to him his punishment in the form of being misled. “…Allah leaves to stray whomever He wills…”.
“(The guided are) those who believe and their hearts are set at rest by the remembrance of Allah. Behold!