Allah says, {Say} meaning, ‘O Muhammad to these idolaters who disbelieve in the Qur’an.’ {Tell me! If it was} meaning, this Qur’an. {from Allah, and you disbelieved in it?} meaning, ‘what do you think that Allah will do to you if this Book that I have come to you with is actually revealed to me from Him in order that I convey it to you, and yet you disbelieve in it and deny it?’ {(at the same time), a witness from among the Children of Israel has testified to something similar} meaning, the previous Scriptures that were revealed to the Prophets before me all testify to its truthfulness and authenticity. They have prophecied, well in advance, about things similar to that which this Qur’an informs of.’ Concerning Allah’s statement, {and believed} this person who testified to its truthfulness from the Children of Israel, due to his realization that it was the truth.’ they have not left off any of the good characteristics except that they hurried to perform them.” Allah continues, {And when they have not been guided by it,} meaning, the Qur’an. {they say: "This is an ancient falsehood!"} meaning, an old lie. They mean by this that the Qur’an has been quoted and taken from the ancient people, thereby belittling the Qur’an and its followers. This is clear arrogance, as Allah’s Messenger said: “(Arrogance is) rejecting the truth and belittling the people.” Allah then says, {And before this was the Scripture of Musa} and it was the Tawrah. {as a guide and mercy. And this is a Book} meaning, the Qur’an. {confirming} meaning, that which came before it of the previous Books. {in the Arabic tongue,} means that it is eloquent and clear. {to warn those who do wrong, and as glad tidings for the doers of good.} meaning, it contains a warning to the disbelievers and glad tidings to the believers.