إِنَّهُۥ لَقُرْءَانٌ كَرِيمٌ 77
Translations
Indeed, it is a noble Qur’ān.
Transliteration
Innahu laqur'anun karim
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah affirms that the Qur'an is indeed a noble and honored book, emphasizing its dignity, purity, and sacred status. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir interpret 'karim' (noble/generous) to mean that the Qur'an is precious in its content, protected from corruption, and generous in its guidance and blessings to humanity. Al-Tabari notes that this declaration serves to reinforce the Qur'an's authenticity and worth as divine revelation, countering any doubts about its source or value.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears near the conclusion of Surah Al-Waqi'ah, which is a Meccan surah that addresses themes of the Day of Judgment and divine sovereignty. The statement comes within the broader context of verses (56:75-96) where Allah swears oaths about the Qur'an's truthfulness and majesty, serving as a powerful closing testimony to the Qur'an's authenticity during a period when the Meccan polytheists were rejecting the Prophet's message.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'The best of you are those who learn the Qur'an and teach it' (Sahih Bukhari 5027). Additionally, 'Whoever reads a letter from the Book of Allah, he will have a reward, and that reward will be multiplied ten times' (Jami' at-Tirmidhi 2910), emphasizing the honor and virtue of engaging with this noble Qur'an.
Themes
Key Lesson
Muslims are reminded to treat the Qur'an with the utmost respect and reverence as a noble trust from Allah, and to prioritize learning, reciting, and reflecting upon its verses as a means of spiritual enrichment and guidance in their daily lives.