62:3
As well as (to confer all these benefits upon) others of them, who have not already joined them: And He is exalted in Might, Wise
Islam is a religion intended for all of humanity, transcending races, cultures, and creeds. The Prophet Muhammad emphasized this point in numerous sayings, and the Qur’an affirmed it in many verses. The diverse backgrounds of the Prophet’s companions reinforced this perspective among the first generations of Muslims. This verse is one of the motivations behind the Prophet sending letters of invitation to the rulers of the Byzantine and Persian Empires, as well as other distant communities. Islam was meant for all people. Many commentators suggest that this verse also acknowledges the Prophet’s Persian companion, Salman al-Farsi. When the companions inquired about the verse, the Prophet placed his hand on Salman’s shoulder and remarked, “If faith were high up in the Pleiades (a group of stars), even then some men of these people (the Persians) would attain to it” (Ma’ariful Qur’an) (Ali).
References:
Emerick, Yahiya. The Meaning of the Holy Qur’an in Today’s English (p. 829). Unknown. Kindle Edition.