Tafsir & Commentary
The Inevitable (الواقعة) · Meccan
إِنَّهُۥ لَقُرْءَانٌ كَرِيمٌ77
56:77
Translation — Sahih International
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 (Asbab al-Nuzul)
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 Lessons
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.