Mafatih al-Ghayb on Ya seen 36:17

Surah Ya seen 36:17

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And we are not responsible except for clear notification."

Surah Ya-Sin (36): Verse 17

And nothing is incumbent upon us except to convey [the message] clearly.

Exegesis (Tafsir al-Razi):

This phrase serves as a consolation for their own souls (the Messengers), meaning: "We have fulfilled our obligation regarding what was required of us."

It also acts as an encouragement for reflection (on the part of the disbelievers).

When they said, "Nothing is incumbent upon us except clear conveyance" (ما علينا إلا البلاغ), this statement should compel them to contemplate their own situation.
This is because the Messengers sought no reward (أجراً) nor did they aim for leadership (رياسة). Their sole concern was conveying the message (التبليغ) and remembrance (الذكر).
This fact alone should prompt a rational person to reflect.

The term "clear" (المبين) admits of several interpretations:

Clear conveyance of the Truth over falsehood: That is, distinguishing the truth from falsehood through miracles (المعجزة) and definitive proof (البرهان).
Clear conveyance revealing what We have sent to everyone: Meaning, it is not sufficient to convey the message to just one or two individuals.
Clear conveyance revealing the Truth by all possible means: Once this is fully accomplished and they still refuse to accept, then destruction (الهلاك) is warranted.

Verse 17:

**They said, "Indeed, we take you as an evil omen from you. If you do not desist, we will surely stone you, and there will touch you from us a painful punishment."**

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Surah Ya-Sin (36): Verse 17