What is the reason for the variation in the use of singular and plural forms in the Holy Qur’an when describing the recitation of verses, such as in Surat Al-Mu'minun and Al-Mutaffifin, and in other instances like His (SWT) saying: "We said, 'Descend from it, all of you, as enemies to one another. And if guidance should come to you from Me – then whoever follows My guidance – there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they grieve'"?

The words attributed to Allah Almighty appear in the plural form, such as "Our signs" (92 times), to denote grandeur and warning. They appear in the singular form, such as "My signs" (14 times), to denote uniqueness and recompense on the Day of Judgment, when sovereignty belongs to Allah, the One, the Subduer. As for Allah's saying, "Then if guidance comes to you from Me" in Surat Al-Baqarah, it is an instance of rhetorical deflection to indicate that guidance comes only from Him alone, and that all good is from Him. Sheikh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah clarified that the plural form, such as "We are nearer to him," is used in Arab speech for a great one who has obedient helpers. If his helpers do something by his command, he says, "We did it." This applies to Allah Almighty, who is the Lord of the angels, and they act by His command.