According to this exegete, the verse instructs the Prophet with 'this is my way'; this way is a call to the monotheism of Allah and worshiping Him with sincere devotion, turning away from idols and deities, obeying Allah and avoiding disobedience. It is stated that those who follow the Prophet must also invite to this same path with clear evidence and affirming it.

يقول تعالى ذكره لنبيه محمد صلى الله عليه وسلم: {قل} يا محمد {هذه} الدعوة التي أدعو إليها، والطريقة التي أنا عليها من الدعاء إلى توحيد الله وإخلاص العبادة له دون الآلهة والأوثان

According to Zemahşerî, the 'way' in the expression 'sebîlî' is the path of call to faith and monotheism; the Prophet himself invites to this way, and those who follow him participate in the same call. The pronoun 'I' is either subject with an elided predicate, or it can be parsed as a circumstantial clause from the verb 'call'; furthermore, it is stated that Allah is free and removed (transcendent) from the claims of those who associate partners with Him and their audacity against Him.

هذه السبيل التي هي الدعوة إلى الإيمان والتوحيد سبيلي . والسبيل والطريق : يذكران ويؤنثان

In this text, Râzî conveys the view that the expression in the verse refers to the Qur'an; he includes the view of those who state that just as Allah narrates the speech of believing jinn, here He narrates the speech of believing humans. Furthermore, it is stated that the word 'subhân' is, according to the people of language, a proper noun (alem) specific to glorification.

سبحان اسم علم للتسبيح ، وقد ذكرنا ذلك في تفسير قوله تعالى

According to Kurtubî, the expression 'my way' (sebîlî) in the verse is the Prophet's way, his tradition and methodology; some exegetes have explained this as 'my call' or 'my religion,' but the meaning is one: the way upon which he stands and to which he calls people, which is based on clear evidence and certain knowledge. The word 'I' (anâ) is an emphasis that comes after the pronoun, the expression 'subhân Allah' expresses the exaltation of Allah, and 'ta'âlâ' expresses glorification and magnification befitting His majesty and might.

قل يا محمد هذه طريقي وسنتي ومنهاجي قاله بن زيد : وقال الربيع : دعوتي مقاتل : ديني والمعنى واحد أي الذي أنا عليه وأدعو إليه

In this text, Ibn Kesîr states that the verse commands the Prophet to call all people, including the people of the scripture and polytheists, to his way, his religion and his law. He then explains that the expression 'subhân Allah' conveys that Allah is free from associating partners, companions, likeness, offspring, father, spouse, minister and counselor.

أي وأنزه الله وأجله وأعظمه وأقدسه عن أن يكون له شريك أو نظير أو عديل أو نديد أو ولد أو والد أو صاحبة أو وزير أو مشير

According to Beydâwî, although most people accept Allah's existence and creatorship, they do not become true believers in the real sense because they carry elements of polytheism such as worshiping others, making religious scholars their lords, attributing offspring to Allah, light-darkness dualism, or relying on causes. Furthermore, different views have been transmitted regarding whether the verse concerns the polytheists of Mecca, the hypocrites, or the people of the scripture. The expression 'my way' (sebîlî) has been explained as the call to monotheism and preparation for the hereafter, and 'clear evidence' (basîret) has been interpreted as clear and not blind proof/argument.

وما يؤمن أكثرهم بالله في إقرارهم بوجوده وخالقيته. إلا وهم مشركون بعبادة غيره أو باتخاذ الأحبار أربابا. ونسبة التبني إليه تعالى، أو القول بالنور والظلمة أو النظر إلى الأسباب ونحو ذلك. وقيل الآية في مشركي مكة، وقيل في المنافقين. وقيل في أهل الكتاب.