At-Takwir · Ayah 22

وَمَا صَاحِبُكُم بِمَجْنُونٍ 22

Translations

And your companion [i.e., Prophet Muḥammad (ﷺ) ] is not [at all] mad.

Transliteration

Wa maa saahibukum bi-majnoon

Tafsir (Explanation)

This ayah is Allah's defense of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) against the accusations of the Meccan disbelievers who claimed he was possessed or mad (majnun). Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari emphasize that this statement serves as a divine testimony to the Prophet's mental soundness, rationality, and truthfulness, refuting the baseless claims of his opponents. The ayah affirms that the Prophet's message and conduct demonstrate clear evidence of his sanity and divine guidance.

Revelation Context

This ayah appears in Surah At-Takwir, a Meccan chapter that describes the cosmic events of the Day of Judgment and serves as a powerful affirmation of the Prophet's truthfulness. It addresses the common Meccan objection to the Prophet's message, as documented in the Seerah; disbelievers frequently ridiculed him by calling him 'majnun' (possessed/mad) to discredit his prophetic mission.

Related Hadiths

Sahih Muslim records that when the Prophet was asked about accusations of madness, he responded by demonstrating his sound judgment and clear speech. Additionally, Surah Al-Qalam (68:2) contains a related affirmation: 'You are not, by the grace of your Lord, a madman,' addressing the same false accusations.

Themes

Defense of the Prophet's integrityRefutation of disbeliever accusationsDivine testimony and supportRationality and sound judgmentThe character of the Prophet (Shakhsiyyah)

Key Lesson

This ayah teaches believers to have unwavering conviction in the Prophet's truthfulness and to reject baseless criticisms aimed at discrediting sincere messengers. It serves as a reminder that those devoted to spreading truth will always face opposition and false accusations, yet divine support and evident character are the strongest defenses against such claims.

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