The first of these two verses begins with words of praise for the Muslims who are true and obedient, those who said yes with all their heart to all injunctions ordained by Allah, and were all set to carry them out.
The second verse, in addition to being an assertion of Allah's infinite mercy, also answers the doubt and worry which started bothering the noble Companions (Sahaba) when the verse preceding these two was revealed. In that verse Allah Ta'alah had said, وَاِنۡ تُبۡدُوۡا مَا فِىۡۤ اَنۡفُسِكُمۡ اَوۡ تُخۡفُوۡهُ يُحَاسِبۡكُمۡ بِهِ اللّٰہ, meaning "whether you manifest that which is in your hearts, or conceal it, Allah will hold you to account for it." The verse was actually referring to the accountability for whatever one does with his or her choice and volition, and not unintentional thoughts and errors. However, the words of the Holy Quran were general because of which people surmised that human beings will also be held accountable for thoughts that came to their minds without their intention. Because of this worry the noble Companions presented themselves before the Holy Prophet ﷺ and said, "Ya Rasool Allah, till now we believed that we will be held accountable only for those deeds and acts that we do by our own will and choice, and will not be held accountable for those thoughts that pass through our mind involuntarily. But this verse seems to tell us that we will be held accountable for every thought that passes through our mind. If that is the case it will be very difficult for anyone to escape punishment."
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From Ma'ariful Quran, by Mufti Muhammad Shafi Rehmatullah Elaih
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