The intended meaning of the saying of Allah the Exalted: "You are the best nation produced for mankind"
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Question:
May Allah reward you. He asks, Honorable Shaykh, in his second question, and says: In the noble verse[Ali 'Imran 3:110], which is from Surat al-Imran, what is the intended meaning of the verse? Are they the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) in the era of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), or the Muslim community?
Answer:
The intended meaning is the Muslim community, led by the Companions of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) and the righteous predecessors. However, the verse is general for this Muhammadan community until the Hour occurs, that it is the best of nations, and that it is distinguished from other nations by its desire for the good of people and its desire to give sincere advice to people. Therefore, it strives to call people to good and to bring them out of darkness into light. And Allah (Exalted and Majestic) mentioned the reason in His saying:[Ali 'Imran 3:110].
These three attributes: enjoining good and forbidding evil, and believing in Allah (Mighty and Majestic). By these causes, this nation became[Ali 'Imran 3:110]. This involves spreading good and bringing people out of darkness into light, and from sins to obedience. Because enjoining good and forbidding evil involves reforming the community and reforming humanity, and in it is their good and benefit, and protection from what harms them. So this nation is distinguished by spreading good and calling to Allah (Mighty and Majestic), as He (Exalted and Majestic) said: [Ali 'Imran 3:104] "Those are the successful ones." Yes.
May Allah reward you. He asks, Honorable Shaykh, in his second question, and says: In the noble verse
You are the best nation produced [as an example] for mankind
كُنتُمْ خَيْرَ أُمَّةٍ أُخْرِجَتْ لِلنَّاسِAnswer:
The intended meaning is the Muslim community, led by the Companions of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) and the righteous predecessors. However, the verse is general for this Muhammadan community until the Hour occurs, that it is the best of nations, and that it is distinguished from other nations by its desire for the good of people and its desire to give sincere advice to people. Therefore, it strives to call people to good and to bring them out of darkness into light. And Allah (Exalted and Majestic) mentioned the reason in His saying:
You are the best nation produced [as an example] for mankind. You enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong and believe in Allah.
كُنتُمْ خَيْرَ أُمَّةٍ أُخْرِجَتْ لِلنَّاسِ تَأْمُرُونَ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ وَتَنْهَوْنَ عَنِ الْمُنكَرِ وَتُؤْمِنُونَ بِاللَّهِThese three attributes: enjoining good and forbidding evil, and believing in Allah (Mighty and Majestic). By these causes, this nation became
the best nation produced [as an example] for mankind. You enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong
خَيْرَ أُمَّةٍ أُخْرِجَتْ لِلنَّاسِ تَأْمُرُونَ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ وَتَنْهَوْنَ عَنِ الْمُنكَرِAnd let there be [arising] from you a nation inviting to [all that is] good, enjoining what is right and forbidding what is wrong
وَلْتَكُن مِّنكُمْ أُمَّةٌ يَدْعُونَ إِلَى الْخَيْرِ وَيَأْمُرُونَ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ وَيَنْهَوْنَ عَنِ الْمُنكَرِ
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 6280- المقصود بقوله تعالى: كنتم خير أمة أخرجت للناس - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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