مَّرْفُوعَةٍ مُّطَهَّرَةٍۭ 14
Translations
Exalted and purified,
Transliteration
Marfū'atin Muṭahharat
Tafsir (Explanation)
These two adjectives describe the divine records or pages (aṣ-ṣuḥuf) mentioned in the preceding ayah, indicating they are 'exalted' and 'purified.' According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, 'marfū'ah' (exalted/honored) refers to their elevated status in the sight of Allah, while 'muṭahharat' (purified) emphasizes their pristine condition, free from any falsehood or error. This description underscores the divine origin and absolute reliability of the Quranic revelation being referenced in the context of the Night Journey (Laylat al-Isra).
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in Surah 'Abasa, which opens by addressing the Prophet (peace be upon him) regarding his interaction with a blind companion ('Abdullah ibn Umm Maktum). The surah emphasizes the nobility of the Quranic message and its divine origin, with verses 14-15 specifically referencing the exalted status of the Quranic pages preserved with the noble recording angels (Al-Kirām Al-Kātibīn).
Related Hadiths
The hadith in Sahih Bukhari (6/101) regarding 'Abdullah ibn Umm Maktum provides context for the surah's revelation. Additionally, the hadith about the scribing angels (malā'ikat kirāman kātibīn) in Surah Al-'Alaq relates to the concept of preserved, purified divine records.
Themes
Key Lesson
The Quran is not merely a literary text but a divinely exalted and perfectly preserved message whose authenticity is guaranteed by Allah Himself, reminding us to approach it with reverence and to trust in its absolute reliability as guidance for humanity.