وَأَنَّا مِنَّا ٱلْمُسْلِمُونَ وَمِنَّا ٱلْقَـٰسِطُونَ ۖ فَمَنْ أَسْلَمَ فَأُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ تَحَرَّوْا۟ رَشَدًا 14
Translations
And among us are Muslims [in submission to Allāh], and among us are the unjust. And whoever has become Muslim - those have sought out the right course.
Transliteration
Wa-anna minna al-muslimun wa-minna al-qasitun fa-man aslama fa-ula'ika taharraw rashada
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah refers to the jinn's statement that among them are those who have submitted to Allah (Muslims) and those who deviate from justice (the unjust). Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari explain that those jinn who embrace Islam and follow the straight path have chosen guidance, while those who reject it remain astray. The ayah emphasizes that jinn, like humans, possess free will and are accountable for their choices regarding submission to Allah's will.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the context of the jinn's testimony after hearing the Quran recited by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Surah Al-Jinn recounts how a group of jinn listened to the Quranic recitation and believed in its truth, then returned to their people as preachers. This particular verse reflects the jinn's acknowledgment of their divided status—some accepting faith while others reject it.
Related Hadiths
The general theme relates to Hadith Qudsi where Allah says 'I have created servants of Mine who believe in Me and disbelieve in Me' (Sahih Muslim 2865). Additionally, the Quran's account of the jinn's acceptance in Surah 72:1-14 is corroborated by various Quranic references to jinn and their capacity for faith (Surah 46:29-32).
Themes
Key Lesson
Just as jinn were given the choice to accept or reject Islam, humans possess the same freedom and responsibility to seek guidance; our choices reveal our true commitment to righteousness. This ayah reminds us that faith is not predetermined but rather an active choice that requires conscious effort toward justice and submission to Allah's will.