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Indeed, He originates the creation, then He will bring it back so that He may reward, those who have faith and do righteous deeds, with justice. As for the faithless, they shall have boiling water for drink, and a painful punishment because of what they used to defy.” [^11] From beginning to end, this verse pertains to polytheists. It can be inferred from “To Him will be the return of you all” that the ones addressed did not believe that they would be returned to Allah.

“Indeed, He originates the creation” also demonstrates that Allah is capable of easily raising the dead to life. Second verse: “Say, ‘Indeed, I have been commanded to worship Allah and not ascribe any partner to Him. To Him do I summon [all mankind] and to Him will be my return’.” [^12] This verse denotes that polytheists did not believe in the Hereafter. The Noble Prophet ( s ) was charged with inviting the people addressed to believe in monotheism and the…