ثُمَّ أَرْسَلْنَا مُوسَىٰ وَأَخَاهُ هَـٰرُونَ بِـَٔايَـٰتِنَا وَسُلْطَـٰنٍ مُّبِينٍ 45
Translations
Then We sent Moses and his brother Aaron with Our signs and a clear authority
Transliteration
Thumma arsalnā Mūsā wa-akhāhu Hārūn bi-āyātinā wa-sultānin mubīn
Tafsir (Explanation)
Allah sent Moses and his brother Aaron with clear signs (miracles) and manifest authority to call Pharaoh and his people to monotheism. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir note that the pairing of Moses and Aaron emphasizes the importance of support and companionship in delivering the divine message, with Aaron serving as Moses's helper and eloquent spokesman. This ayah demonstrates Allah's mercy in sending messengers with undeniable proofs and clear evidence to guide humanity.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in Surah Al-Mu'minun within a section recounting the histories of various prophets and their nations. The context follows the mention of Noah and precedes accounts of Pharaoh's rejection. It emphasizes the pattern of Allah sending messengers to warn their peoples, establishing a timeless theme relevant to the Meccan audience who were similarly rejecting Prophet Muhammad's message.
Related Hadiths
The hadith in Sahih Bukhari (3.34.424) reports that Prophet Muhammad said: 'The most superior people are the Prophets, and the best of them is Muhammad,' affirming the dignity of messengers like Moses. Additionally, Sunan Ibn Majah reports that Moses is among the most honorable messengers, emphasizing his elevated status in Islam.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches that delivering truth requires both clear evidence and steadfast companionship—we should seek support in our righteous endeavors and present our convictions with clarity and wisdom. It also reminds us that even with the most compelling signs, human free will means not all will accept guidance, a reality that should strengthen our resolve and compassion.