وَيُبَيِّنُ ٱللَّهُ لَكُمُ ٱلْـَٔايَـٰتِ ۚ وَٱللَّهُ عَلِيمٌ حَكِيمٌ 18
Translations
And Allāh makes clear to you the verses [i.e., His rulings], and Allāh is Knowing and Wise.
Transliteration
Wa yubayyinu Allahu lakumu al-ayat. Wa Allahu alimun hakim.
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah concludes the passage regarding the slander against Aisha (the Ifk incident) and affirms that Allah clarifies His signs and revelations to humanity, demonstrating His perfect knowledge and wisdom in exposing truth from falsehood. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir emphasize that this verse highlights Allah's role as the ultimate revealer of truth and the protector of His servants' honor, while Al-Qurtubi notes that the clarity Allah provides extends to both legal rulings and moral guidance.
Revelation Context
This ayah is part of the broader context of Surah An-Nur (Chapter 24), which addresses social morality and personal conduct. Specifically, it concludes the lengthy discussion of the Ifk incident (the false accusations against Aisha in 5 AH/626 CE), serving as a reminder that despite social turmoil and slander, Allah ultimately clarifies the truth through His signs and revelations.
Related Hadiths
The incident of Ifk is extensively documented in Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, with Aisha herself narrating the full account. Additionally, the hadith in Sahih Bukhari about Allah's protection ('Isma) relates thematically to how Allah safeguards the believers and makes truth evident.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches that believers should trust in Allah's ultimate wisdom and timing in revealing truth, especially during times of social hardship or false accusations. It reminds us that our role is to maintain integrity while Allah ensures that His signs and the truth eventually become clear to those who reflect upon them.