Recognition, Explanation, Evidence, and Guidance

4. Muhammad ibn `Ali Majilwayh رضي الله عنه said, on the authority of his paternal uncle Muhammad ibn Abu al-Qasim, on the authority of Ahmad ibn Abu `Abd Allah, on the authority of Ibn Fuddal, on the authority of Tha`labah ibn Maymun, on the authority of Hamzah ibn al-Tayyar that Abu `Abdillah عليه السلام was asked to interpret the Word of Allah, the Mighty and High: "It is not for Allah to lead people astray after guiding them. He even makes clear to them what they should guard against." (9:115) He عليه السلام said: He even makes them recognize what pleases Him and what angers Him. He has also said: "And inspired it with knowledge of evil and piety," (91:8) He عليه السلام said: He has explained obligations and prohibitions. He has also said: "Surely We have shown him the way: he may be thankful or unthankful." (76:3) He عليه السلام said: He made us recognize what to accept or to avoid. And concerning the word of the Mighty and High: "And as to Thamud, We should them the right way, but they chose error above guidance." (41:17) He عليه السلام said: We made them to recognize, but they consciously chose misguidance over guidance.