مَا وَدَّعَكَ رَبُّكَ وَمَا قَلَىٰ 3
Translations
Your Lord has not taken leave of you, [O Muḥammad], nor has He detested [you].
Transliteration
Maa wadda'aka rabbuka wa maa qalaa
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah means 'Your Lord has not forsaken you, nor has He become displeased with you.' According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, this verse provides divine reassurance to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) during a period when revelations had ceased, combating any despair or doubt he may have felt. The two negations (wadda'a - to abandon, and qalaa - to hate or turn away) affirm Allah's continued love, care, and purpose for the Prophet, emphasizing the temporary nature of the silence in revelation.
Revelation Context
This surah was revealed during the early Meccan period when there was a hiatus in revelation (known as fatrat al-wahy), causing the Prophet concern about his relationship with Allah. The surah addresses this anxiety by reminding him of Allah's constant presence and favor. The context reflects the emotional and spiritual struggles of the Prophet during persecution and the uncertainty of the mission's progress.
Related Hadiths
Hadith from Sahih Bukhari (6472) where 'Aishah reports that the Prophet experienced periods of anxiety during the revelation gap. Additionally, the surah's themes align with the hadith in Sahih Muslim about Allah's support for His prophets during trials, emphasizing divine companionship in hardship.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers that temporary silence or difficulty in their spiritual journey does not indicate divine abandonment; Allah's love and care are constant and purposeful. The passage encourages trust in Allah during periods of uncertainty and doubt, reminding us that apparent withdrawal of blessings often precedes greater wisdom and renewed mercy.