تِلْكَ ءَايَـٰتُ ٱللَّهِ نَتْلُوهَا عَلَيْكَ بِٱلْحَقِّ ۚ وَإِنَّكَ لَمِنَ ٱلْمُرْسَلِينَ 252
Translations
These are the verses of Allāh which We recite to you, [O Muḥammad], in truth. And indeed, you are from among the messengers.
Transliteration
Tilka ayaatu Allahi natluhaha alayka bil-haqq wa-innaka lamina al-mursaleen
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah concludes the narratives of the prophets (especially Dawud and Sulayman) by affirming that these are the signs (ayat) of Allah being recited to the Prophet Muhammad with truth and certainty. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir explain that Allah is assuring the Prophet that these stories are authentically conveyed and serve as guidance, while simultaneously confirming his status as one of the messengers sent by Allah. Al-Tabari notes that this statement validates both the truthfulness of the Quranic narratives and the prophetic mission itself.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the Medinan period within Surah Al-Baqarah's section detailing stories of previous prophets, particularly Dawud and Sulayman. It serves as a transition and confirmation after presenting these narratives, reassuring the Prophet and the Muslim community of the divine origin and accuracy of these historical accounts.
Related Hadiths
Hadith in Sahih Muslim (2286): The Prophet said, 'The best of you are those who learn the Quran and teach it,' which relates to the transmission of Allah's signs. Additionally, Sunan At-Tirmidhi mentions that recitation (tilawah) of Quranic verses with understanding strengthens faith and conviction.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that the Quran is not merely a collection of stories but divine signs (ayat) meant to guide humanity toward truth and righteousness. For modern Muslims, it emphasizes the importance of studying Quranic narratives with awareness that they are revealed truth, not folklore, and encourages deeper reflection on the lessons of the prophets' lives.