أَمْرًا مِّنْ عِندِنَآ ۚ إِنَّا كُنَّا مُرْسِلِينَ 5
Translations
[Every] matter [proceeding] from Us. Indeed, We were to send [a messenger]
Transliteration
Amran min 'indina inna kunna mursalin
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah affirms that the Qur'an is a command (amr) sent forth from Allah Himself, emphasizing divine authority and purpose. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari explain this phrase as Allah's declaration of His consistent practice of sending messengers throughout history, establishing that revelation is a divine prerogative rooted in Allah's wisdom and mercy. The phrase underscores that the sending of prophets is not arbitrary but a deliberate divine ordinance reflecting Allah's commitment to guiding humanity.
Revelation Context
Surah Ad-Dukhan was revealed during the Meccan period as a response to the polytheists' rejection of the Qur'an. This ayah appears within the opening section where Allah establishes the Qur'an's authenticity and origin, contextualizing the surah's theme of divine wisdom contrasted with human arrogance and disbelief.
Related Hadiths
Related to the theme of sending messengers: 'There is no prophet after me' (Sahih Bukhari 3445), affirming the finality of prophethood and the completed nature of Allah's message through Muhammad ﷺ. Additionally, the hadith 'Verily, Allah does not send a prophet except that He tests the people with him' (Musnad Ahmad) reflects the divine wisdom in sending messengers.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that the Qur'an carries the weight of divine commandment and purpose, not human invention, calling readers to respect and follow its guidance with full conviction. It also instills confidence that Allah's established practice of sending guidance through messengers reflects His continuous mercy and concern for human salvation.