وَقَالَ ٱلرَّسُولُ يَـٰرَبِّ إِنَّ قَوْمِى ٱتَّخَذُوا۟ هَـٰذَا ٱلْقُرْءَانَ مَهْجُورًا 30
Translations
And the Messenger has said, "O my Lord, indeed my people have taken this Qur’ān as [a thing] abandoned."
Transliteration
Wa qala ar-rasulu ya rabbi inna qawmi ittakhazu hadha al-Qur'ana mahjura
Tafsir (Explanation)
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) complains to Allah that his people have abandoned and neglected the Qur'an, failing to recite, study, or act upon its guidance. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir explain that 'mahjur' (abandoned) encompasses turning away from listening to the Qur'an, pondering its meanings, and implementing its teachings. This verse highlights the profound sorrow of the Prophet at the rejection and disregard of the divine message entrusted to him.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the context of Surah Al-Furqan, which addresses the rejection of the Qur'an by the Meccan disbelievers. The broader thematic context involves the Prophet's lament over his people's denial and their treatment of the Qur'an with indifference, despite its clear signs and guidance.
Related Hadiths
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'The best of you are those who learn the Qur'an and teach it' (Sahih Bukhari 5027). Additionally, the Prophet warned: 'Whoever abandons the Qur'an, Allah will make him forget his own self' (Tirmidhi), relating to the consequences of neglecting divine guidance.
Themes
Key Lesson
Muslims are reminded of the sacred responsibility to honor the Qur'an through active engagement—recitation, study, and implementation—rather than mere possession. This ayah should inspire believers to reflect on their relationship with the Qur'an and ensure they are not among those who have abandoned it, whether through negligence or disobedience.