فَٱلْمُلْقِيَـٰتِ ذِكْرًا 5
Translations
And those [angels] who deliver a message.
Transliteration
Fa-al-mulqiyati dhikra
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah refers to the angels who are sent forth with the Divine Message and Reminder (the Quran) to humanity. Classical exegetes like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari interpret 'al-mulqiyat' (those who cast/convey) as the angels tasked with delivering Allah's guidance, emphasizing their role as messengers of divine remembrance. The ayah underscores that these noble beings are instrumental in transmitting Allah's eternal message to His servants.
Revelation Context
This ayah is part of Surah Al-Mursalat's opening, which establishes the theme of divine messengers and messages. The surah was revealed in Mecca and begins with a series of oaths regarding various categories of messengers (angels, winds, and others), establishing the certainty of the Day of Judgment and the reality of divine communication. The context emphasizes the reliability and importance of the divine message's transmission.
Related Hadiths
The Quran states in Surah An-Nahl (16:2): 'He sends down the angels with the Spirit of His command upon whom He wills of His servants.' This reflects the same theme of angelic transmission of divine guidance. Additionally, Surah Al-Infitar (82:10-12) mentions the recording angels, relating to the broader concept of divine messengers.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds us that the Quran we receive is not merely human composition but a divinely transmitted message delivered through noble means, deserving our utmost respect and reverence. It encourages believers to recognize the extraordinary care Allah takes in ensuring His guidance reaches humanity and to respond to this message with gratitude and obedience.