Overview (Verses 126 - 127)

The final comment in this passage provides the last link between the issues of faith and legislation. Together they form God’s straight path. To violate either of them is to abandon the path set by God. To stick to them both is to follow the path which leads to the abode of peace and ensures God’s patronage to those who do well: “Such is the path of your Lord, a straight path. We have made Our revelations plain for people who reflect. Theirs shall be an abode of peace with their Lord. He will be their patron in reward for what they have been doing.” (Verses 126-127)
 
The path is described as `the path of your Lord’ to add a sense of reassurance about the outcome. His law governing guidance and error has been outlined, and His legislation concerning permissibility and prohibition has been spelled out. Both enjoy equal importance in God’s sight. Both are approached in the same way in His Book, the Qur’ān.
 
God has made plain His revelations, but it is those who take heed and do not overlook these revelations that benefit by such a detailed statement. A believer’s heart is always alert, wide open, happy, alive, responsive. Those who reflect and take heed will enjoy the abode of peace with their Lord. Their reward will not fail to come. God will grant them His support as He takes good care of them to reward them for what they have been doing. They have passed the test well and their reward is generous indeed.
 
Once more we find ourselves looking at one of the fundamental issues of this faith, showing God’s straight path to reflect the recognition of His sovereignty and the following of His code. Beyond both lies faith. Together they define the nature of the Islamic faith as stated by the Lord of the universe.