نَزَلَ بِهِ ٱلرُّوحُ ٱلْأَمِينُ 193
Translations
The Trustworthy Spirit [i.e., Gabriel] has brought it down
Transliteration
Nazala bihi ar-ruh al-amin
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah refers to the descent of the Qur'an upon the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) through Jibril (Gabriel), who is referred to as 'ar-ruh al-amin' (the Trustworthy Spirit). Ibn Kathir explains that 'ar-ruh' (the Spirit) is Jibril, and 'al-amin' (the Trustworthy One) emphasizes his reliability and purity as the messenger of divine revelation. This verse affirms the miraculous nature of the Qur'an and the honesty of both the angel and the Prophet in conveying God's message without distortion.
Revelation Context
Surah Ash-Shu'ara addresses the Meccan polytheists who rejected the Qur'an and mocked the Prophet. This ayah appears within the context of the surah defending the authenticity of the Qur'an against those who claimed it was poetry or fabrication, establishing its divine origin through its mode of revelation.
Related Hadiths
Sahih Bukhari (4953): 'Aisha reported that the Prophet said the most difficult time for revelation was when Jibril would descend with it. Also relevant is the hadith in Sahih Muslim where the Prophet describes how Jibril would bring revelation to him with complete accuracy.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds us that the Qur'an is a divine message delivered with perfect integrity through trustworthy intermediaries, calling us to receive its guidance with reverence and to recognize that truth comes from Allah through pure and reliable means. It also emphasizes the importance of trustworthiness in transmitting knowledge and truth in our own lives.