تِلْكَ ءَايَـٰتُ ٱلْكِتَـٰبِ ٱلْمُبِينِ 2
Translations
These are verses of the clear Book.
Transliteration
Tilka ayātu al-kitābi al-mubīn
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah introduces Surah Al-Qasas by affirming that the verses being presented are signs from the Clear Book (the Qur'an), which is evident and lucid in its meanings and guidance. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari note that 'al-mubīn' (the clear/manifest) emphasizes the Qur'an's unambiguous nature and its role as a source of clear guidance for humanity. The phrase serves as a formula of authentication, declaring the divine origin and clarity of the stories and teachings that follow in this surah.
Revelation Context
This verse appears at the opening of Surah Al-Qasas, a Meccan chapter revealed during the early period of the Prophet's mission. It introduces the narrative of Prophet Musa (Moses) and Pharaoh, which occupies a substantial portion of the surah. The opening declaration establishes the authority and clarity of the Qur'anic message before presenting these profound stories of divine guidance and human rebellion.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: 'The best of you are those who learn the Qur'an and teach it' (Sunan al-Tirmidhi 2907). This relates to the theme of the Qur'an as a clear source of knowledge and guidance. Additionally, Ayshah (may Allah be pleased with her) reported that the Prophet's character was 'the Qur'an itself' (Sunan Abu Dawud 1342), emphasizing the clarity and manifestation of Qur'anic principles in practice.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that the Qur'an is not an obscure text but rather a clear guide with evident meanings accessible to all sincere seekers. For modern readers, it encourages confidence in studying and reflecting upon the Qur'an, knowing that its guidance is manifest and designed to illuminate the path toward truth and righteousness.
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أُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ يُؤْتَوْنَ أَجْرَهُم مَّرَّتَيْنِ بِمَا صَبَرُوا۟ وَيَدْرَءُونَ بِٱلْحَسَنَةِ ٱلسَّيِّئَةَ وَمِمَّا رَزَقْنَـٰهُمْ يُنفِقُونَ
Those will be given their reward twice for what they patiently endured and [because] they avert evil through good, and from what We have provided them they spend.
وَدَخَلَ ٱلْمَدِينَةَ عَلَىٰ حِينِ غَفْلَةٍ مِّنْ أَهْلِهَا فَوَجَدَ فِيهَا رَجُلَيْنِ يَقْتَتِلَانِ هَـٰذَا مِن شِيعَتِهِۦ وَهَـٰذَا مِنْ عَدُوِّهِۦ ۖ فَٱسْتَغَـٰثَهُ ٱلَّذِى مِن شِيعَتِهِۦ عَلَى ٱلَّذِى مِنْ عَدُوِّهِۦ فَوَكَزَهُۥ مُوسَىٰ فَقَضَىٰ عَلَيْهِ ۖ قَالَ هَـٰذَا مِنْ عَمَلِ ٱلشَّيْطَـٰنِ ۖ إِنَّهُۥ عَدُوٌّ مُّضِلٌّ مُّبِينٌ
And he entered the city at a time of inattention by its people and found therein two men fighting: one from his faction and one from among his enemy. And the one from his faction called for help to him against the one from his enemy, so Moses struck him and [unintentionally] killed him. [Moses] said, "This is from the work of Satan. Indeed, he is a manifest, misleading enemy."
إِنَّ ٱلَّذِى فَرَضَ عَلَيْكَ ٱلْقُرْءَانَ لَرَآدُّكَ إِلَىٰ مَعَادٍ ۚ قُل رَّبِّىٓ أَعْلَمُ مَن جَآءَ بِٱلْهُدَىٰ وَمَنْ هُوَ فِى ضَلَـٰلٍ مُّبِينٍ
Indeed, [O Muḥammad], He who imposed upon you the Qur’ān will take you back to a place of return. Say, "My Lord is most knowing of who brings guidance and who is in clear error."
وَلَا يَصُدُّنَّكَ عَنْ ءَايَـٰتِ ٱللَّهِ بَعْدَ إِذْ أُنزِلَتْ إِلَيْكَ ۖ وَٱدْعُ إِلَىٰ رَبِّكَ ۖ وَلَا تَكُونَنَّ مِنَ ٱلْمُشْرِكِينَ
And never let them avert you from the verses of Allāh after they have been revealed to you. And invite [people] to your Lord. And never be of those who associate others with Allāh.