ثُمَّ إِنَّ عَلَيْنَا بَيَانَهُۥ 19
Translations
Then upon Us is its clarification [to you].
Transliteration
Thumma inna alaina biyanaahu
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah means 'Then upon Us is to make it clear to you,' referring to Allah's responsibility to clarify the Qur'an to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari explain this in the context of Surah Al-Qiyamah's preceding verses, where Allah assures the Prophet that he need not rush to memorize or recite the revelation, as Allah Himself will ensure its clear preservation and explanation. This verse emphasizes Allah's divine guarantee of the Qur'an's clarity and the Prophet's role in conveying it without burden.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears within the context of Surah Al-Qiyamah's opening verses (75:16-19), which address the Prophet's concern about memorizing and reciting the Qur'an correctly. The broader context reassures the Prophet that divine support is guaranteed, establishing the principle that clarity of the Qur'an is Allah's responsibility, not dependent on human effort alone.
Related Hadiths
Sahih Bukhari 4700: The Prophet said, 'The Qur'an was revealed to me in seven dialects, and I have been commanded to recite it according to the people's capacity.' This hadith relates to how Allah facilitates the clarity and accessibility of His message. Additionally, Jami' at-Tirmidhi on the Prophet's anxiety about memorization connects to the reassurance provided in this ayah.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers that Allah's guidance is clear and accessible because Allah Himself ensures its clarity—we need not fear that the divine message is obscure or beyond our comprehension. For modern readers, this provides comfort that seeking understanding of the Qur'an is supported by divine will, encouraging sincere study without despair.