The standard of being nigh to the Prophets...
The standard of being nigh to the Prophets, in general, is the obedience that one proves of them. The Prophet of Islam (S) and Muslims are alongside the same line with Abraham (as) and they have the same purpose and the same aim. There is a tradition from Amir-ul-Mu'mineen (as) cited in Majma'-ul-Bayan which says: "Verily the lover of Muhammad is the person who obeys Allah although the one is far from him (S) from the point of relationship.
The Arabic term /ta'ifah/ is derived from /tawaf/ and is applied for a group or a community who, in order to be safe from the danger of savage animals and robbers, decamp tribally both in summer and in winter to continue their lives, The feature of cultural attack and ideological plots are dealt with in this verse and the following three verses. In this verse, it informs of ideological grudges. In the next verse the Quran informs of obstinacy and infidelity.
The seventy first verse of the current Surah speaks about the style of neglecting aright, overlooking justice, and intentional concealment. Verse seventy second informs of a technical cultural attack arising from inner denial and objecting the existence of weakness and instability among some groups of people. Explanations 1- Knowing the enemy and his wants is necessary for being safe from the probable harms.
2- Those who try to pervert others may commit the sin of deceit, hypocrisy, rancour accusation, and plot. "... While they make not astray but themselves, and they are not aware." 3- One of the aims of the enemies of Islam is planning for the creation of moral and ideological deviation amongst Muslims. 4- In Judgements, do not forget justice and equity.