ٱلْحَقُّ مِن رَّبِّكَ ۖ فَلَا تَكُونَنَّ مِنَ ٱلْمُمْتَرِينَ 147
Translations
The truth is from your Lord, so never be among the doubters.
Transliteration
Al-haqqu min rabbika fala takoonanna minal-mumtareen
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah affirms that the truth (regarding the Qur'an and Islamic guidance) comes from your Lord, and therefore one should not be among those who doubt or dispute it. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir explain that this verse addresses the believers' certainty in the divine revelation despite opposition from disbelievers and those who hesitated. Al-Tabari emphasizes that 'al-haqq' (the truth) encompasses both the Qur'an itself and the message of Islam, and the prohibition against being among 'al-mumtareen' (those who waver or dispute) is a call to firm conviction and unwavering faith.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the section of Surah Al-Baqarah addressing disputes between Muslims and People of the Book regarding religious matters, particularly about the direction of prayer (qiblah) and other fundamentals of faith. It serves as divine reassurance to the Muslim community that despite external pressures and questions, they possess the truth from Allah.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'The best speech is the Book of Allah' (Sahih Muslim 1679), emphasizing the truth and superiority of Qur'anic revelation. Additionally, the hadith 'Whoever doubts regarding his religion, let him seek knowledge' (general principle found in multiple collections) relates to the rejection of doubt and the pursuit of certainty in matters of faith.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers to anchor their conviction in the divine source of Islamic guidance rather than being swayed by doubts or external skepticism. It emphasizes that true certainty comes from recognizing Allah as the source of truth, encouraging Muslims to maintain unwavering faith even when facing opposition or questions from others.