In this Q&A, the discussion revolves around the Quranic verse that states that disbelievers will not believe regardless of warnings given to them. It raises questions about the implications of this verse on the concept of guidance and divine justice.
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Answer to the first question: The noble verse does not imply a prohibition for the Prophet from guiding disbelievers in general, nor does it establish a rule that prevents the guidance of disbelievers. Rather, it addresses two specific categories of disbelievers:
First: Those who do not want to listen to the truth at all and refuse to engage in discussions about religion due to their extreme disbelief and hatred for the Prophet and the religion of Islam.
Second: Those who know that the truth lies with the Prophet and the religion of Islam, but their pride, disbelief, and stubbornness prevent them from accepting it.
These two categories are described by Allah as being unresponsive to warnings and guidance, as they have repeatedly rejected the truth. Therefore, there is no need to exert further effort in warning them, as they are unlikely to be affected; otherwise, the Prophet would be obligated to warn them.
It appears that these disbelievers refer to the leaders of Quraysh and the Arabs at the beginning of the Prophethood.
Answer to the second question: There is no doubt that Allah created humans with free will, and that punishment and reward are only meaningful in the context of choice. Likewise, punishment only occurs after the complete argument has been presented and the Sharia and its rulings have been clarified. Thus, it is unreasonable to suggest that the intent is to strip them of understanding and perception and then punish them for that.
Rather, the intent is that Allah created humans free; if they choose the truth, they deserve to be brought from darkness to light. This does not mean they do not deserve reward because Allah brought them from darkness; rather, by their choice, they inclined towards truth and light, and Allah guided them. Conversely, if a person chooses falsehood and disbelief, their stubbornness prevents Allah from guiding them, and it leads to the withdrawal of Allah's mercy and care, which increases their darkness and tyranny. This does not contradict the concept of choice.
In clearer terms: Allah creates humans with the freedom to choose between truth and falsehood. If they choose the truth, Allah removes the veil between them and the truth, completing their guidance. However, if they choose falsehood, they choose a veil that prevents them from recognizing and accepting the truth. If they persist in their stubbornness and disbelief, Allah places another veil upon them. Thus, there are two veils over the heart and mind of the disbeliever: one from themselves due to their choice, and another from Allah, which they deserve after their tyranny and choice of falsehood.