وَإِنَّكَ لَتُلَقَّى ٱلْقُرْءَانَ مِن لَّدُنْ حَكِيمٍ عَلِيمٍ 6
Translations
And indeed, [O Muḥammad], you receive the Qur’ān from one Wise and Knowing.
Transliteration
Wa-innaka latalaqqa al-Qur'ana min ladun hakimin 'alim
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah affirms that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) receives the Qur'an directly from Allah, the All-Wise and All-Knowing, emphasizing the divine origin and perfection of the revelation. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir explain that 'from before Him' (min ladun) indicates the Qur'an comes directly from Allah's infinite wisdom and knowledge, not from any human source, refuting the accusations of the Meccan disbelievers who claimed it was fabricated.
Revelation Context
Surah An-Naml is Meccan and addresses the disbelievers' objections to the Qur'an and the Prophet's message. This ayah appears in the opening section establishing the Qur'an's authenticity and divine nature during the period when the Prophet faced intense opposition and accusations regarding the source of his revelation.
Related Hadiths
Sahih Bukhari 4953: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, 'Every prophet was given miracles because of which people believed, but what I have been given is the divine inspiration which Allah has revealed to me.' This hadith emphasizes the Qur'an as the Prophet's greatest miracle.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that the Qur'an is not a human composition but a perfect revelation from the All-Wise Creator, providing certainty in its truth and authority. For modern readers, it encourages reliance on the Qur'an as a complete, divinely-guided source for life's guidance and wisdom.
Related Ayahs
قَالَ نَكِّرُوا۟ لَهَا عَرْشَهَا نَنظُرْ أَتَهْتَدِىٓ أَمْ تَكُونُ مِنَ ٱلَّذِينَ لَا يَهْتَدُونَ
He said, "Disguise for her her throne; we will see whether she will be guided [to truth] or will be of those who is not guided."
إِنَّمَآ أُمِرْتُ أَنْ أَعْبُدَ رَبَّ هَـٰذِهِ ٱلْبَلْدَةِ ٱلَّذِى حَرَّمَهَا وَلَهُۥ كُلُّ شَىْءٍ ۖ وَأُمِرْتُ أَنْ أَكُونَ مِنَ ٱلْمُسْلِمِينَ
[Say, O Muḥammad], "I have only been commanded to worship the Lord of this city, who made it sacred and to whom [belongs] all things. And I am commanded to be of the Muslims [i.e., those who submit to Allāh].
ٱلَّذِينَ يُقِيمُونَ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ وَيُؤْتُونَ ٱلزَّكَوٰةَ وَهُم بِٱلْـَٔاخِرَةِ هُمْ يُوقِنُونَ
Who establish prayer and give zakāh, and of the Hereafter they are certain [in faith].
وَتَرَى ٱلْجِبَالَ تَحْسَبُهَا جَامِدَةً وَهِىَ تَمُرُّ مَرَّ ٱلسَّحَابِ ۚ صُنْعَ ٱللَّهِ ٱلَّذِىٓ أَتْقَنَ كُلَّ شَىْءٍ ۚ إِنَّهُۥ خَبِيرٌۢ بِمَا تَفْعَلُونَ
And you see the mountains, thinking them motionless, while they will pass as the passing of clouds. [It is] the work of Allāh, who perfected all things. Indeed, He is Aware of that which you do.