أُبَلِّغُكُمْ رِسَـٰلَـٰتِ رَبِّى وَأَنصَحُ لَكُمْ وَأَعْلَمُ مِنَ ٱللَّهِ مَا لَا تَعْلَمُونَ 62
Translations
I convey to you the messages of my Lord and advise you; and I know from Allāh what you do not know.
Transliteration
Uballighukom risalati Rabbi wa ansahu lakum wa a'lamu min-Allah ma la ta'lamoon
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah presents Prophet Nuh's statement to his people, declaring his threefold mission: conveying the messages of his Lord, offering sincere counsel, and possessing knowledge from Allah that they do not possess. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir emphasize that Nuh is asserting his prophetic authority and divine commission, while also highlighting the superiority of revealed knowledge over human opinion, making clear that his warnings stem from divine guidance rather than personal conjecture.
Revelation Context
This ayah is part of the historical narrative of Prophet Nuh (Peace be upon him) in Surah Al-A'raf, which details his 950-year mission to his people. The context shows Nuh responding to his people's rejection and mockery, reaffirming his prophetic mission and the divine nature of his message. This is a thematic narrative rather than an event-specific revelation, illustrating the pattern of prophetic rejection across generations.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, 'The best of you are those who learn the Qur'an and teach it' (Sahih Bukhari 5027), relating to the importance of conveying divine messages. Additionally, 'Whoever guides someone to goodness has a reward like that of its doer' (Sahih Muslim 1893) reflects the principle of sincere counsel mentioned in this ayah.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that true guidance comes from divine revelation, not human speculation, and that those entrusted with knowledge have a responsibility to convey it sincerely to others regardless of acceptance or rejection. It teaches that the pursuit of truth requires listening to those who speak from divine guidance rather than dismissing them based on social status or personal prejudice.