عَلَّمَ ٱلْقُرْءَانَ 2
Translations
Taught the Qur’ān,
Transliteration
'Allama al-Qur'an
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah affirms that Allah taught the Qur'an, emphasizing divine instruction and guidance as a foundational attribute of Allah's mercy mentioned in the preceding ayah. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, this statement establishes that the Qur'an is divinely revealed and ordained, highlighting Allah's role as the ultimate educator of humanity through His final scripture. The act of teaching (ta'lim) underscores both the accessibility and intentionality of divine guidance for all believers.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the opening verses of Surah Ar-Rahman, which is a Medinan surah emphasizing Allah's blessings (ni'am). The surah begins by recounting Allah's attributes of mercy and compassion, with teaching the Qur'an presented as one of the primary manifestations of divine favor toward humanity.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'The best among you are those who learn the Qur'an and teach it' (Sahih Bukhari 5027). Additionally, 'Whoever learns the Qur'an is granted wisdom' relates to the blessing of Quranic knowledge mentioned in this ayah.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds us that access to the Qur'an and Islamic knowledge is a profound blessing from Allah, calling us to honor this gift by learning, reflecting upon, and implementing its teachings in our lives. It also emphasizes that true education originates from Allah, making the pursuit of Quranic knowledge a form of worship and gratitude.