Arguments from the Quran

monotheism, prophethood, resurrection, and similar matters. ‘Establishing’ here means to uphold it without alteration or abandonment.” (Bayan al-Quran, Chapter 42, Verse 13) All the commentators have expressed this same view. In any significant tafsir, I have not come across the interpretation that this verse commands, “Implement all individual and collective rulings of the religion across all areas of life.” Here, I will provide a few of these interpretations: Abu al-‘Aliyah: In this verse, the meaning of establishing the religion (iqamat al-deen) is sincerity for Allah and worshipping Him. (Al-Bahr al-Muheet, Vol. 9, p. 329) Mujahid: Allah commanded every prophet to establish prayer, give zakat, affirm belief in Allah, and obey Him; this is what is meant by iqamat al-deen (establishment of the religion). (Ruh al-Ma‘ani, Vol. 3, p. 231) Abu Hayyan: This refers to the universally agreedupon beliefs, including the oneness of Allah, obedience to God, belief in His messengers, His books, the Last Day, and the reward and recompense of deeds. (AlBahr al-Muheet, Vol. 9, p. 328) Khazin: Here, iqamat al-deen (establishing the religion) refers to belief in the oneness of God, His books, His messengers, and the Hereafter, along with obedience to Him in His commands and prohibitions. It encompasses