قُلْ إِنَّمَآ أَنَا۠ مُنذِرٌ ۖ وَمَا مِنْ إِلَـٰهٍ إِلَّا ٱللَّهُ ٱلْوَٰحِدُ ٱلْقَهَّارُ 65
Translations
Say, [O Muḥammad], "I am only a warner, and there is not any deity except Allāh, the One, the Prevailing,
Transliteration
Qul innama ana mundhirun wa ma min ilahun illa Allahu al-wahidu al-qahhar
Tafsir (Explanation)
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is commanded to declare that his role is solely to warn mankind, and that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah alone, the One who is absolutely Unique and Irresistible in His power. Ibn Kathir explains that this ayah emphasizes the Prophet's primary mission as a warner (mundhir) while affirming strict monotheism (tawhid), with al-qahhar (the Irresistible Force) highlighting Allah's supreme dominion over all creation. Al-Tabari notes that this declaration serves to clarify the boundaries of the Prophet's responsibility and to establish the absolute oneness and majesty of Allah.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears near the end of Surah Sad, a Meccan chapter that addresses the opposition faced by the Prophet in Mecca. It comes after the narrative of Prophet David and Solomon, reinforcing the continuity of the monotheistic message across generations of prophets, and serves as a clear restatement of the Prophet's fundamental mission amid persistent rejection from the Quraysh.
Related Hadiths
The theme of the Prophet's role as a warner is supported by Surah 34:28 (Quran) and numerous hadiths such as in Sahih Muslim where the Prophet said, 'I have been sent as a mercy to all creation.' Additionally, Jami' at-Tirmidhi records that the Prophet emphasized his duty to convey the message clearly to all people.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers that the Prophet's responsibility is to convey the message faithfully, not to compel belief—acceptance ultimately rests with Allah. For modern readers, it reinforces that true faith requires recognizing Allah's absolute uniqueness and power, and that those who spread Islam should focus on sincere guidance rather than coercion or personal gain.