One should also not forget that certain parts of the Holy Quran are a commentary and explanation of other parts. In one instance, a matter will be alluded to in brief, but in another instance the very same matter is expounded in detail. In other words, the latter is a commentary of the former. Therefore, in the instance under discussion, here Allah the Exalted states:
صِرَاطَ الَّذِيۡنَ اَنۡعَمۡتَ عَلَيۡهِمۡ
The path of those upon whom Thou hast bestowed Thy blessings.
Now, this is an indication in brief. In another instance, however, the Holy Quran itself has expounded that ‘those upon whom God has bestowed His blessings’ are as follows:
مِّنَ النَّبِيّٖنَ وَالصِّدِّيۡقِيۡنَ وَالشُّهَدَآءِ وَالصّٰلِحِيۡنَ
From among the Prophets, the Truthful, the Martyrs and the Righteous.
That is to say, those upon whom God has bestowed His blessings comprise four classes of people: the Prophets, the Truthful, the Martyrs and the Righteous. All four of these magnificent ranks are gathered in the Prophets, peace be upon them, because this is the highest rank among these four. It is obligatory upon each and every one of us to strive correctly to attain these excellences, in the manner that the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, has shown us through his own actions.
(Malfuzat [English], Vol. 2, pp. 70-71)
