لِنُرِيَكَ مِنْ ءَايَـٰتِنَا ٱلْكُبْرَى 23
Translations
That We may show you [some] of Our greater signs.
Transliteration
Linuriyaka min ayatina al-kubra
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah is part of Allah's address to Musa (Moses), where He promises to show him some of His greatest signs and miracles. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, these 'greatest signs' (al-kubra) refer to the miraculous displays that would occur during Musa's confrontation with Pharaoh, including the transformation of the staff into a serpent and the nine plagues. The ayah emphasizes Allah's power and His commitment to support His messenger in his mission to convey the message of Tawhid.
Revelation Context
This ayah is part of Surah Taha, revealed in Mecca. It occurs in the opening dialogue where Allah calls upon Musa at Mount Sinai and instructs him to go to Pharaoh. The context is Allah's preparation of Musa for his challenging mission, providing him with reassurance through the promise of witnessing miraculous signs that would authenticate his message and demonstrate Allah's supremacy over Pharaoh's false claims.
Related Hadiths
While no specific hadith directly quotes this ayah, Sahih Muslim contains numerous accounts of the miracles (mu'jizat) granted to Musa, emphasizing the authenticity of these divine signs. Additionally, hadiths in Sahih Bukhari discuss the miracles as proofs of prophethood, relating to the broader theme of ayat (signs) as evidence of divine guidance.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers that Allah provides His messengers with clear proofs and miracles to support their call, and that witnessing or believing in such signs strengthens faith in divine guidance. For modern readers, it emphasizes that Allah's support is tangible and that His signs remain available through revelation and creation for those who seek guidance with sincere hearts.