فَـَٔامِنُوا۟ بِٱللَّهِ وَرَسُولِهِۦ وَٱلنُّورِ ٱلَّذِىٓ أَنزَلْنَا ۚ وَٱللَّهُ بِمَا تَعْمَلُونَ خَبِيرٌ 8
Translations
So believe in Allāh and His Messenger and the light [i.e., the Qur’ān] which We have sent down. And Allāh is Aware of what you do.
Transliteration
Fa-āminū billāhi wa rasūlih wa an-nūri alladhī anzalnā wa-Allāhu bimā ta'malūna khabīr
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah commands believers to have faith in Allah, His Messenger, and the Quran (described as 'the Light' - an-nūr) that has been revealed, emphasizing the inseparability of belief in Allah from belief in the Messenger and the divine revelation. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi, the Light refers to the Quran which illuminates the path to guidance, and the verse concludes with a reminder that Allah is All-Aware of their deeds, implying accountability for acceptance or rejection of this truth.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in Surah At-Taghabun (Chapter 64), a Medinan surah revealed during a period when the Muslim community faced opposition and needed reassurance of the truthfulness of their faith. The surah's context addresses believers who experienced loss in commerce and life but gained guidance, establishing the theme that genuine faith requires wholehearted commitment to Allah, His Messenger, and His revelation.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, 'Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should speak good or remain silent' (Sahih Bukhari 6018), which reflects the practical application of faith discussed in this ayah. Additionally, 'The best among you are those who learn the Quran and teach it' (Sahih Bukhari 5027) emphasizes the importance of engaging with the Light (Quran) mentioned in this verse.
Themes
Key Lesson
True faith is comprehensive—it encompasses belief in Allah, His Messenger, and His revelation (the Quran), and cannot be divided or selective. Believers should recognize that all their actions are known to Allah, which should motivate them toward sincerity and righteous conduct in both secret and public matters.