Tafsir of An-Najm 53:56

هَـٰذَا نَذِيرٌ‌ مِّنَ النُّذُرِ‌ الْأُولَىٰ (This [ Holy Prophet ] is a warner from the (genus of the) previous warners...53:56). Hadha is a demonstrative pronoun and points either to the Holy Prophet (صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم) or to the Qur'an. With reference to the Holy Prophet (صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم) ، it means that in the past, many Prophets were sent to their respective nations, and the Holy Prophet (صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم) is sent to all mankind, and he is not a new thing among the Messengers (علیہم السلام) . He is well-established in the straight path. With reference to the Qur'an, it means that he has come with a book of guidance which, if complied with, assures them of success in this world and in the Hereafter. The opponents should fear the Divine punishment.