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prohibit all that is foul. He will relieve them of their burdens and of the shackles that had weighed upon them. Those who believe in him and honor him, those who aid him and follow the light sent forth with him shall surely prosper.' Say, 'O mankind, I am the Messenger of Allah to you all. His is the kingdom in the heavens and the earth. There is no god except He. He revives and causes to die. Therefore, believe in Allah and His Messenger, the Unlettered Prophet, who believes in Allah and His Words. Follow him in order that you are guided.'" (7:157-158)

Allah also says, "It was by the Mercy of Allah that you (Prophet Muhammad) dealt so leniently with them. Had you been hardhearted, they would have surely deserted you. Therefore ask forgiveness for them. Take counsel with them in the matter and when you are resolved, put your trust in Allah. Allah loves those who trust" (3:159)

As-Samakandi commented upon this verse saying, "Allah reminds them that, He made His Messenger merciful, compassionate and lenient to believers. If he had been harsh, and spoken to them sternly, they would have deserted him. But Allah made him generous, tolerant, kind and gentle."

Abul Hasan Al Qabisi explained the verse, "And so We have made you a median nation, in order that you will be a witness above people, and that the Messenger be a witness above you" (2:143) saying, "Allah makes the excellence of our Prophet very clear and also the excellence of his nation."