Surah Ghafir 40:38

More of what the Believer from Fir`awn's Family said

This believer said to his people who persisted in their rebellion and transgression, and preferred the life of this world:

(O my people! Follow me, I will guide you to the way of right conduct.) This is in contrast to the false claim of Fir`awn:

(and I guide you only to the path of right policy.) Then he sought to make them shun this world which they preferred to the Hereafter, and which had prevented them from believing in the Messenger of Allah, Musa, peace be upon him. He said:

(O my people! Truly, this life of the world is nothing but an enjoyment,) meaning, it is insignificant and fleeting, and soon it will diminish and pass away.

(and verily, the Hereafter that is the home that will remain forever.) means, the abode which will never end and from which there will be no departure, which will be either Paradise or Hell. Allah says:

(Whosoever does an evil deed, will not be requited except the like thereof;) means, one like it.

(and whosoever does a righteous deed, whether male or female and is a true believer, such will enter Paradise, where they will be provided therein without limit.) means, the reward cannot be enumerated, but Allah will give an immense reward without end. And Allah is the Guide to the straight path.

Sekalipun kaum Fir'aun menentangnya, namun orang yang beriman kepada Musa itu tetap menyeru kaumnya agar mengikuti Nabi Musa. Ia berkata, "Wahai kaumku, jika kamu mengikuti seruanku dan kamu memercayai apa yang telah aku sampaikan, berarti kamu mengikuti jalan yang lurus yang menuju kepada kebahagiaan hidup abadi di akhirat nanti dan berarti pula kamu telah memeluk agama Allah yang disampaikan oleh Musa.

Ayat ini memberikan petunjuk kepada orang-orang yang beriman agar selalu menyampaikan agama Allah kepada manusia dan mengajak mereka ke jalan yang lurus dengan cara yang baik, sekalipun orang-orang kafir mengingkarinya. Hal ini termasuk salah satu tugas yang dipikulkan Allah kepada setiap orang yang beriman. Mereka hendaklah tabah dan sabar melakukan dakwah itu seperti yang telah dilakukan oleh orang yang beriman yang mengikuti seruan Musa.