قُلْ نَزَّلَهُۥ رُوحُ ٱلْقُدُسِ مِن رَّبِّكَ بِٱلْحَقِّ لِيُثَبِّتَ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَهُدًى وَبُشْرَىٰ لِلْمُسْلِمِينَ 102
Translations
Say, [O Muḥammad], "The Pure Spirit [i.e., Gabriel] has brought it down from your Lord in truth to make firm those who believe and as guidance and good tidings to the Muslims."
Transliteration
Qul nazzalahu ruhul-qudusi mir-rabbika bil-haqqi liyuthabbita alladhina amanu wa hudan wa bushrana lil-muslimin
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah is Allah's command to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to proclaim that the Quran was revealed by the Holy Spirit (Jibril) from his Lord with truth and wisdom. According to classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, the purpose of this revelation is threefold: to strengthen the faith of believers, to serve as guidance, and to bring good news to all Muslims. The emphasis on 'truth' (bil-haqq) underscores the authenticity and divine origin of the Quranic message.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the context of Surah An-Nahl, which addresses various aspects of divine signs and mercy. It is believed to have been revealed in response to questions or accusations from the Quraysh regarding the source of the Quranic revelation, affirming that it comes directly from Allah through His trusted messenger, the Angel Gabriel (Jibril).
Related Hadiths
The hadith from Sahih Bukhari (Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 1) describes how revelation came to the Prophet, confirming that Jibril brought the Quran. Additionally, a hadith in Sunan Ibn Majah emphasizes that the Quran is a mercy and healing for believers, aligning with the ayah's mention of guidance and good tidings.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers of the sacred origin of the Quran and its transformative purpose—to fortify faith and provide clear direction for humanity. For modern readers, it emphasizes the importance of accepting the Quran as divine guidance with certainty and applying its teachings to strengthen spiritual conviction and moral conduct.