سَنُقْرِئُكَ فَلَا تَنسَىٰٓ 6
Translations
We will make you recite, [O Muḥammad], and you will not forget,
Transliteration
Sanuqri'uka fala tansa
Tafsir (Explanation)
Allah is addressing the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), assuring him that He will teach him the Qur'an and he will not forget it. According to classical scholars like Al-Tabari and Ibn Kathir, this is a divine promise of perfect preservation and retention of the revelation in the Prophet's heart and memory. This ayah demonstrates Allah's care in safeguarding both the revelation and the messenger entrusted with it.
Revelation Context
This surah was revealed in Mecca during the early period of prophethood. This particular ayah addresses the Prophet's concern about retaining the revelation, assuring him that despite the rapid succession of verses being revealed, Allah would preserve them perfectly in his memory. The context is consoling and encouraging as the Prophet faced the challenge of memorizing and conveying a continuous divine message.
Related Hadiths
Narrated 'Aisha: 'The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to move his tongue (while the Qur'an was being revealed to him), and we would recognize that the revelation was coming to him' (Sahih Bukhari). Additionally, the hadith about the Prophet's concern and Allah's reassurance regarding memorization is reflected in various narrations about the revelation process.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that when Allah grants us a responsibility or mission, He provides the means and ability to fulfill it successfully. For those seeking to memorize the Qur'an or pursue knowledge, this verse offers comfort that sincere effort combined with divine support leads to perfect preservation and understanding.