Surah Al-Baqarah 2:122

We mentioned a similar Ayah at the beginning of this Surah, and it is mentioned here to emphisize the importance of following the Ummi Prophet and Messenger, who is described for the People of the Scriptures in their Books by his characteristics, name, the good news about him and the description of his Ummah. Allah warned them against concealing this information, which is among the favors that Allah granted them. Allah also commanded them to remember their daily life and their religious affairs and how He blessed them. They should not envy their cousins, the Arabs, for what Allah has given them, the Final Messenger of Allah ﷺ being an Arab. Envy should not incite them to oppose or deny the Prophet or refrain from following him, may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him until the Day of Judgment.

Ayat ini mengingatkan lagi kepada Bani Israil akan nikmat yang pernah diberikan Allah kepada nenek moyang mereka. Allah telah melebihkan mereka dari bangsa-bangsa lain yang semasa dengan mereka.

Nikmat yang diberikan Allah itu adalah karena mereka selain berpegang kepada ajaran Allah, kepada keadilan dan kebenaran, mereka mempunyai sifat-sifat dan cita-cita yang mulia dan menjauhi sifat yang buruk dan mengekang keinginan dan hawa nafsu.