Arguments from the Quran

be called a divine decree, but it cannot be regarded as a human mission. This manifestation of religion, which, according to the words of the author of Ruh al-Ma’ani, was achieved through the domination of the believers over all people of other religions (Ruh al-Ma’ani, Vol. 13, p. 275), raises the question of which event is being referred to and whether it has occurred or not. In this regard, Imam Razi has mentioned five opinions. The third opinion is: This means to make Islam prevail over all the religions of the Arabs. This event has indeed occurred because Allah has not left any disbeliever remaining in Arabia. (Tafsir Kabir, Vol. 6, p. 33) This opinion is more consistent with the words of the verse, as it announces the implementation of the manifestation of religion despite the aversion of the disbelievers and polytheists; therefore, no scenario can be considered its example if it has not yet occurred. AlShawkani writes: “This has taken place, and all praise is due to Allah” (Fath al-Qadir, Vol. 2, p. 405). The scope of this action was the land of Arabia, as some scholars have explicitly stated: It was Allah’s decision to establish the religion in the Arabian Peninsula, and He has done so. (Tafsir al-Qurtubi, Vol. 8, p. 122).