Tafsir of Al-An'am 6:66

The Invitation to the Truth is Guidance Without Coercion Allah said,

وكذب به

But have denied it, denied the Qur'an, guidance and clear explanation that you (O Muhammad) have brought them,

قومك

your people, meaning, Quraysh,

وهو الحق

though it is the truth. beyond which there is no other truth.

قل لست عليكم بوكيل

Say: "I am not responsible for your affairs.'' meaning, I have not been appointed a guardian or watcher over you. Allah also said;

وقل الحق من ربكم فمن شاء فليومن ومن شاء فليكفر

And say: "The truth is from your Lord.'' Then whosoever wills, let him believe, and whosoever wills, let him disbelieve. (18:29) This means, my duty is to convey the Message and your duty is to hear and obey. Those who follow me, will acquire happiness in this life and the Hereafter. Those who defy me will become miserable in this life and the Hereafter. So Allah said;