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you and in order that you be witnesses against mankind" (22:78) and, "How then shall it be when We bring forward from every nation a witness, and bring you (Prophet Muhammad) to witness against those!" (4:41)
By "median nation" Allah means a nation that is both balanced and good. The meaning of the verses is that Allah chose and preferred the nation of Prophet Muhammad by making them an excellent, balanced nation so that they could be witnesses against the nations of previous prophets. And that, the Messenger will be a truthful witness over his nation.
Allah's kindness and gentleness to the Prophet
Allah said, "Allah has pardoned you. Why did you give them leave (to stay behind) until it was clear to you which of them was truthful and knew those who lied?" (9:43).
By "median nation" Allah means a nation that is both balanced and good. The meaning of the verses is that Allah chose and preferred the nation of Prophet Muhammad by making them an excellent, balanced nation so that they could be witnesses against the nations of previous prophets. And that, the Messenger will be a truthful witness over his nation.
Allah's kindness and gentleness to the Prophet
Allah said, "Allah has pardoned you. Why did you give them leave (to stay behind) until it was clear to you which of them was truthful and knew those who lied?" (9:43).