لَأَخَذْنَا مِنْهُ بِٱلْيَمِينِ 45
Translations
We would have seized him by the right hand;
Transliteration
La-akhdhna minhu bil-yameen
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah refers to seizing the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) by his right hand if he had fabricated lies about Allah. The verse emphasizes that Allah would have immediately punished the Prophet had he dared to falsify the Quran or attribute false words to Allah. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, this serves as a divine testimony to the truthfulness of the Prophet and the authenticity of the Quranic revelation, as Allah's punishment would have been swift and certain for such a grave transgression.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the context of Surah Al-Haqqah (The Reality), a Meccan chapter that emphasizes the certainty of the Day of Judgment and the truthfulness of the Quranic message. The surah addresses those who deny the resurrection and the Prophet's message, using this particular verse to affirm the Prophet's integrity and the divine protection surrounding the revelation of the Quran.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'The greatest lie is for a man to claim another man as his father, or to attribute to me what I have not said.' (Sunan Ibn Majah). This hadith emphasizes the severity of false attribution and aligns with the ayah's assertion of divine protection against fabrication.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah strengthens believers' confidence in the authenticity of the Quranic message and the integrity of the Prophet Muhammad, reminding us that Allah actively safeguards His revelation and messengers from deception. It teaches that truth ultimately prevails because it is backed by divine power and justice.