O Muslims, you are the best nation which was sent forth for the guidance of people; you command the good and forbid evil; and you believe in Allah.^[1]

Imam Fakhr al-Dīn al-Rāzī رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه writes:

The meaning of this blessed verse is: O Muslims! This very description of yours is recorded in the Preserved Tablet (al-Lawḥ al-Maḥfūẓ)—that you are the most superior nation. It befits you to safeguard this position! ^[2]

That is: always remain obedient and submissive to Allah Almighty and His Beloved Messenger صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم.

Shaykh, Mufti ꜤAbd al-Muṣṭafā al-AꜤẓamī رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه, while explaining this blessed verse, states:

The primary purpose of a Muslim’s life is to be Khayr al-Umam, i.e., the best of nations. Just as fragrance is essential to a rose, shine to a pearl, and light to the sun, likewise, being the most superior of all nations in conduct and character is vital for a Muslim.

Whether in worship or dealings, manners or habits, in every field of life, right up until the final moments, a Muslim must remain a source of goodness. In short, one must spend their entire life adhering firmly to the teachings of the holy Quran and noble Sunnah, and walking steadfastly on the straight path.^[3]                        

Dear Islamic brothers! This is the primary responsibility of every Muslim: to always remain as Khayr al-Umam, the best nation. Indeed, the better one becomes, the more ideal one grows. The exemplary individual does not imitate others, but becomes a model to follow.