فَٱلتَّـٰلِيَـٰتِ ذِكْرًا 3
Translations
And those who recite the message,
Transliteration
Fa-al-taliyati dhikra
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah refers to the angels who recite the Quran and divine remembrance in succession and sequence. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, the 'Taliyat' (those who follow in ranks) are the angels who continuously glorify Allah and recite His verses, representing those who maintain constant remembrance of God. This ayah emphasizes the perpetual and organized nature of divine worship among the celestial beings.
Revelation Context
This ayah is part of the opening oaths of Surah As-Saffat, which begins with a series of divine oaths emphasizing the angels' roles as executors of God's commands. The surah was revealed in Mecca and focuses on the reality of the Hereafter and the angels' involvement in divine governance. The context establishes the existence and function of angels as a proof of God's omnipotence and perfect organization.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'The best of you are those who learn the Quran and teach it' (Sahih Bukhari 5027), relating to the importance of recitation and remembrance. Additionally, 'The example of the one who recites the Quran and the one who does not is like the example of a living and a dead person' (Sahih Muslim 797), emphasizing the vitality of Quranic remembrance.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that remembrance of Allah and recitation of His words are not merely individual acts but part of a cosmic order; we are encouraged to align ourselves with this divine rhythm by maintaining consistent dhikr and Quranic engagement in our daily lives.