What is the interpretation of the verses: "Over it are nineteen (30) And We have not appointed the guardians of the Fire except from angels. And We have not made their number except as a trial for those who disbelieve - that those who were given the Scripture will be convinced and those who have believed will increase in faith and those who were given the Scripture and the believers will not doubt and that those in whose hearts is disease and the disbelievers would say, 'What does Allah intend by this as an example?' Thus does Allah leave astray whom He wills and guides whom He wills. And none knows the soldiers of your Lord except Him. And it is not except a reminder to humanity (31)" from Surat Al-Muddaththir?
Verses 27-31 of Surah Al-Muddaththir speak about Saqar and its nineteen angelic guardians. The mention of their number was a trial: for the People of the Book to be certain of what aligns with their scriptures, and for the believers to increase in faith. As for those with sick hearts and the disbelievers, they question the wisdom behind mentioning this number. Allah misguides whom He wills and guides whom He wills, and none knows the hosts of your Lord except Him. And these verses are a reminder to mankind.
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