Al An‘ām

The greatness of the Divine Mercy – None can help when the wrath of Allah afflicts any one

قُلْ سِيرُواْ فِي الأَرْضِ ثُمَّ انظُرُواْ كَيْفَ كَانَ عَاقِبَةُ الْمُكَذِّبِينَ

11. "Say: 'Travel in the earth, then see what has been the end of the rejecters '."

Here, the Qur'an has taken another method of awakening these arrogant conceited persons. It tells the Prophet (S) to admonish them by such a statement:

No doubt that seeing the remaining traces of the former people by one's eyes and those nations who pave the way of destruction as a result of neglecting the facts, is more effective than studying their history in their concerning books. The reason is that these traces make the truth more sensible and perceptible. By the way, it should be noted that such a fleeting beauty or splendor is not important, but the final consequence is important.

Thus, the failure of the opponents of the truth is certain. If you doubt, you can study their history, or by traveling, you can see their traces and take an example from them. It is noteworthy to know that the divine commandment mentioned by the holy phrase: "Travel in the earth", which is recited in this verse, has occurred six times in the Qur'an. Unfortunately, the infidels observed this expressive commandment more practically than the Muslims. They traveled into Islamic countries and explored all parts of their lands and became aware of their mines, stores, the points of their strength and weakness, their cultural works, manuscripts and arts, and spoilt them while Muslims were in the sleep of negligence.

Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali (as) said:

"By his lie, a liar obtains the Wrath of Allah , the Glorified, the affront of people, and the enmity of angels." ¹

Again, Imam Ali (as) said:

"The end of telling a lie is reproach and regret." ²