“The believers have succeeded—those who are humble in their prayers” (al-Muʾminūn 23:1–2).
“Do not obey every habitual oath-taker who is contemptible” (al-Qalam 68:10).
The first passage identifies praiseworthy qualities among believers; the second condemns a type of conduct. Such qualities may be found in many people. A singular named subject or separate historical trigger for each descriptive feature is not required for the words to teach their general lesson.
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Occasions of Revelation: Reports, Qur’anic Narratives and Interpretive Resolution
“The believers have succeeded—those who are humble in their prayers” (al-Muʾminūn 23:1–2).
“Do not obey every habitual oath-taker who is contemptible” (al-Qalam 68:10).
The first passage identifies praiseworthy qualities among believers; the second condemns a type of conduct. Such qualities may be found in many people. A singular named subject or separate historical trigger for each descriptive feature is not required for the words to teach their general lesson.