And only believe those who follow your religion.” Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “Surely, ˹the only˺ true guidance is Allah’s guidance.” ˹They also said,˺ “Do not believe that someone will receive ˹revealed˺ knowledge similar to yours or argue against you before your Lord.” Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “Indeed, all bounty is in the Hands of Allah—He grants it to whoever He wills. And Allah is All-Bountiful, All-Knowing.”
Explanation
These two readings amount to the same meaning, here understood as the objection of Madinan Jews to the Prophet (ﷺ) receiving revelation [Makki]. The translations will differ if this portion of the verse is understood as a continuation of what the Prophet (ﷺ) was instructed to tell them, i.e. “The true guidance is God’s guidance…”