64 The verse commences with the obedience which the prophets are entitled to...

64 The verse commences with the obedience which the prophets are entitled to, for being the spiritual leaders of the people as well as their secular rulers. The verse also implies that obeying Allah and His Messenger is for the people's own good, and their disobedience may spoil their own self and soul, preventing them to attain salvation and prosperity.

This verse is also a reason against those, who think resorting to the prophets, and seeking their help through intercession is a sort of polytheism. If it was so as they think, how…