Surah Ibrahim 14:11

The Argument between the Prophets and the Disbelievers

Allah narrates to us the arguments that ensued between the disbelievers and their Messengers. When their nations doubted the Message of worshipping Allah alone without partners, the Messengers said,

((What!) Can there be a doubt about Allah...) about His Lordship and having the exclusive right to be worshipped alone, being the only Creator of all creatures Verily, none besides Allah is worthy of worship, alone without partners with Him. Most nations were, and still are, affirming the existence of the Creator, but they call upon intermediaries besides Him whom they think will benefit them or bring them closer to Allah. Their Messengers said to them,

(He calls you that He may forgive you of your sins) in the Hereafter,

(and give you respite for a term appointed.), in this worldly life. Allah said in other Ayat,

(Seek the forgiveness of your Lord, and turn to Him in repentance, that He may grant you good enjoyment, for a term appointed, and bestow His abounding grace to every owner of grace.) 10:3 However, their nations went on arguing against their prophethood, after they had to submit to the first evidence (that Allah Alone created everything).

Disbelievers reject Prophethood because the Messengers were Humans!

Their nations said,

(You are no more than human beings like us!) so why should we follow you just because you say so, even though we did not witness a miracle by your hands,

(Then bring us a clear authority.), a miracle of our choice.

(Their Messengers said to them: "We are no more than human beings like you...") affirming that truly, they were only human being like their nations,

(but Allah bestows His grace to whom He wills of His servants.), with prophethood and messengership which is His choice,

(It is not ours to bring you an authority) according to your choice,

((except by the permission of Allah. ), after we beg Him and He provides us with a miracle,

(And in Allah (alone) let the believers put their trust.) in all their affairs. Their Messengers said to them next,

(And why should we not put our trust in Allah), after He had guided us to the best, most clear and plain way,

(And we shall certainly bear with patience all the hurt you may cause us), such as foolish actions and abusive statements,

(and in Allah (alone) let those who trust, put their trust.)

Untuk menjawab pertanyaan dan permintaan umatnya, maka dalam ayat ini disebutkan ucapan para rasul itu kepada mereka bahwa benar mereka hanyalah manusia seperti umat mereka juga, hanya saja Allah telah memberikan karunia kepada mereka, yaitu berupa kenabian dan kerasulan, yang disertai mukjizat yang hanya dapat digunakan dengan seizin Allah swt. Oleh sebab itu, bukanlah wewenang seorang rasul untuk mengemukakan mukjizat yang lain dari apa yang telah dikaruniakan Allah kepadanya.

Pada akhir ayat ini ditunjukkan pula, bahwa tawakal adalah merupakan suatu prinsip dan sikap hidup yang harus menjadi pegangan bagi setiap orang yang beriman, apabila mereka sudah melaksanakan kewajiban dengan sebaik-baiknya.