Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “Allah knows best how long they stayed. With Him ˹alone˺ is ˹the knowledge of˺ the unseen of the heavens and the earth. How perfectly He hears and sees! They have no guardian besides Him, and He shares His command with none.”
This reading continues to speak of Allah in the third person, denying that He allows anyone a share in His rule.
وَلَا تُشْرِكْ
wa-lā tushrik
"Do not treat anyone as His equal in authority"
This is a prohibition directed at each human being, or to the Prophet (ﷺ) while intending all people, i.e. do not equate anyone to Him or grant them a share of the obedience due to Him.
Explanation
These readings provide complementary meanings [Makki].
He has revealed to you ˹O Prophet˺ the Book in truth, confirming what came before it, as He revealed the Torah and the Gospel
Explanation
These readings provide complementary meanings [Makki].