Surah Al Hajj Tafseer

Clarifying the State of the Leaders of the Innovators and Those Who lead People astray

Allah has already told us about the ignorant imitators who are led astray:

وَمِنَ النَّاسِ مَن يُجَادِلُ فِي اللَّهِ بِغَيْرِ عِلْمٍ وَيَتَّبِعُ كُلَّ شَيْطَانٍ مَّرِيدٍ

And among mankind is he who disputes about Allah, without knowledge, and follows every rebellious Shaytan. (22:3)

And here He tells us about those who call others to misguidance, the leaders of disbelief and innovation:

وَمِنَ النَّاسِ مَن يُجَادِلُ فِي اللَّهِ بِغَيْرِ عِلْمٍ وَلَا هُدًى وَلَا كِتَابٍ مُّنِيرٍ

And among men is he who disputes about Allah, without knowledge or guidance, or a Book giving light (from Allah).

meaning, with no correct rational thought, and no clear transmitted text; what they say is based only on their opinions and whims.

Allah's saying