رَسُولٌ مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ يَتْلُوا۟ صُحُفًا مُّطَهَّرَةً 2
Translations
A Messenger from Allāh, reciting purified scriptures
Transliteration
Rasoolun min-Allahi yatlu suhufan mutahharah
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah refers to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as a messenger from Allah who recites purified scriptures—the Qur'an. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari interpret 'suhufan mutahharah' (purified pages/scriptures) as referring to the Qur'an itself, which is preserved from corruption and distortion, emphasizing its divine origin and the Prophet's role as its faithful transmitter to humanity.
Revelation Context
Surah Al-Bayyinah is a Medinan chapter that addresses those who disbelieved among the People of the Book and idolaters, calling them to recognize the clear proof (bayyinah) that has come to them. This ayah establishes the Prophet Muhammad as the bearer of this clear proof through the purified revelation of the Qur'an, countering claims of previous scriptural corruption.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said in Sahih Bukhari: 'The best among you are those who learn the Qur'an and teach it,' emphasizing the sacred nature of transmitting the purified words of Allah. Additionally, in Tirmidhi, it is narrated that the Qur'an is described as 'the rope of Allah'—strong, clear, and preserving guidance.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches us to recognize the Qur'an as a purified and protected divine gift, transmitted faithfully by the Prophet Muhammad, and to approach it with reverence and sincere study. It reminds us that in an age of misinformation, the Qur'an remains a clear, uncorrupted source of truth and guidance from the Creator.