In the 79th ayat of Surah Nisa this is mentioned in another way.

In the 79th ayat of Surah Nisa this is mentioned in another way. The Almighty Allah says: “Whatever benefit comes to you, it is from Allah, and whatever misfortune befalls you, it is from yourself…” In other words this means that the deeds of man himself are responsible for his deviation and deprivation from Divine mercy. The ayat in question mentions the guidance (He guides whom He pleases) in the same sense.

This guidance denotes the same favor and mercy of Allah which are for the righteous servants. These people act upon the heavenly laws and teachings and day by day they increase their ability and eligibility for receiving these bounties and they become more and more deserving of them. The conclusion of this discussion is that divine guidance means divine assistance ( Tawfiq ) in good actions and righteousness. And it is only for those who tread the path of truth and those who strive in this way.

“ And (as for) those who strive hard for Us. We will most certainly guide them in Our ways .”[^1] Error means depriving from Tawfiq and the breaking off of the Divine help and this is only for the sinful, the oppressors and the faithless people. Otherwise the Almighty Allah neither guides anyone nor deprives anyone of His guidance without any reason. [^1]: Surah Ankabut 29:69…