(The answer will be:) "This is because, when Allah was invoked as the Only (object of worship),(4372) ye did reject Faith, but when partners were joined to Him, ye believed! the Command is with Allah,(4373) Most High, Most Great!"
4372 Cf. 39:45, and n. 4313. When exclusive devotion is not rendered to Allah, there is no true understanding, in the mind of a creature, of his own true position, or of the working of the Divine Will and Purpose. How can he then hope to achieve the purpose of his life, or obtain Allah's Mercy, which is the only way to obtain release from the consequences of Sin? 4373 At the Judgement, the matter will have passed out of the stage at which further chances could have been hoped for. But in any case Allah is High above all things, Great above all that we can conceive of, both in Mercy and injustice. The Decision will be with Him, and Him alone.