فَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ ۖ إِنَّكَ عَلَى ٱلْحَقِّ ٱلْمُبِينِ 79
Translations
So rely upon Allāh; indeed, you are upon the clear truth.
Transliteration
Fatawakkal alallahi innaka alal-haqqi al-mubeen
Tafsir (Explanation)
Allah commands the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to place his complete trust in Allah, assuring him that he stands upon clear and manifest truth. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari note this ayah serves as a source of comfort and reassurance to the Prophet amid the opposition of the Meccan disbelievers, emphasizing that truth is self-evident regardless of how many reject it. The verse reinforces that reliance on Allah (tawakkul) is the appropriate response when one is certain of the righteousness of their cause.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears near the conclusion of Surah An-Naml, which recounts the story of Prophet Solomon and the ant, demonstrating divine wisdom and power. The command comes after the Prophet has been presented with clear signs and evidences, providing encouragement during the Meccan period when the Prophet faced considerable mockery and rejection from his own people. The context suggests this verse was revealed to strengthen the Prophet's resolve and that of the believers.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Tawakkul (reliance) upon Allah is to the point that if you all relied upon Allah with the reliance due to Him, He would provide for you just as He provides for the birds; they go out in the morning with empty stomachs and return in the evening with full stomachs.' (Jami' at-Tirmidhi, hadith 2344). Additionally, the Prophet emphasized: 'The best of you are those who trust in Allah' (related in various collections).
Themes
Key Lesson
When believers are certain they stand upon truth and righteousness, their primary obligation is to trust Allah completely rather than be swayed by the rejection or ridicule of others. This ayah teaches that combining absolute conviction in one's faith with complete reliance on Allah is the path to spiritual strength and ultimate success, applicable to modern believers facing pressure to compromise their principles.