Al-Bayyina (البينة)
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ لَمْ يَكُنِ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا مِنْ أَهْلِ الْكِتَابِ وَالْمُشْرِكِينَ مُنْفَكِّينَ حَتَّىٰ تَأْتِيَهُمُ الْبَيِّنَةُ
Lam ya kunil lazeena kafaru min ahlil kitaabi wal mushri keena mun fak keena hattaa ta-tiya humul bayyinah
IT IS NOT [conceivable] that such as are bent on denying the truth - [be they] from among the followers of earlier revelation or from among those who ascribe divinity to aught beside God should ever be abandoned [by Him] ere there comes unto them the [full] evidence of the truth:
رَسُولٌ مِنَ اللَّهِ يَتْلُو صُحُفًا مُطَهَّرَةً
Rasoolum minal laahi yatlu suhufam mutahharah
an apostle from God, conveying [unto them] revelations blest with purity,
فِيهَا كُتُبٌ قَيِّمَةٌ
Feeha kutubun qaiyimah
wherein there are ordinances of ever-true soundness and clarity.
وَمَا تَفَرَّقَ الَّذِينَ أُوتُوا الْكِتَابَ إِلَّا مِنْ بَعْدِ مَا جَاءَتْهُمُ الْبَيِّنَةُ
Wa maa tafarraqal lazeena ootul kitaaba il-la mim b'adi ma jaa-at humul baiyyinah
Now those who have been vouchsafed revelation aforetime did break up their unity [of faith] after such an evidence of the truth had come to them.
وَمَا أُمِرُوا إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُوا اللَّهَ مُخْلِصِينَ لَهُ الدِّينَ حُنَفَاءَ وَيُقِيمُوا الصَّلَاةَ وَيُؤْتُوا الزَّكَاةَ ۚ وَذَٰلِكَ دِينُ الْقَيِّمَةِ
Wa maa umiroo il-la liy'abu dul laaha mukhliseena lahud-deena huna faa-a wa yuqeemus salaahta wa yu-tuz zakaata; wa zaalika deenul qaiyimah
And withal, they were not enjoined aught but that they should worship God, sincere in their faith in Him alone, turning away from all that is false; and that they should be constant in prayer; and that they should spend in charity: for this is a moral law endowed with ever-true soundness and clarity.
إِنَّ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا مِنْ أَهْلِ الْكِتَابِ وَالْمُشْرِكِينَ فِي نَارِ جَهَنَّمَ خَالِدِينَ فِيهَا ۚ أُولَٰئِكَ هُمْ شَرُّ الْبَرِيَّةِ
Innal lazeena kafaru min ahlil kitaabi wal mushri keena fee nari jahan nama khaali deena feeha; ulaa-ika hum shar rul ba reeyah
Verily, those who [despite all evidence] are bent on denying the truth - [be they] from among the followers of earlier revelation or from among those who ascribe divinity to aught beside God - will find themselves in the fire of hell, therein to abide: they are the worst of all creatures.
إِنَّ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ أُولَٰئِكَ هُمْ خَيْرُ الْبَرِيَّةِ
Innal lazeena aamanu wa 'amilus saalihaati ula-ika hum khairul bareey yah
[And,] verily, those who have attained to faith, and do righteous deeds - it is they, they who are the best of all creatures.
جَزَاؤُهُمْ عِنْدَ رَبِّهِمْ جَنَّاتُ عَدْنٍ تَجْرِي مِنْ تَحْتِهَا الْأَنْهَارُ خَالِدِينَ فِيهَا أَبَدًا ۖ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُمْ وَرَضُوا عَنْهُ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ لِمَنْ خَشِيَ رَبَّهُ
Jazaa-uhum inda rabbihim jan naatu 'adnin tajree min tahtihal an haaru khalideena feeha abada; radiy-yallaahu 'anhum wa ra du 'an zaalika liman khashiya rabbah.
Their reward [awaits them] with God: gardens of perpetual bliss, through which running waters flow, therein to abide beyond the count of time; well-pleased is God with them, and well-pleased are they with Him: all this awaits him who of his Sustainer stands in awe!.
Meaning
The Clear Proof
Ayas
8
Revelation
Medinan
Surah No
98
Clear Evidence of Truth: Surah Al-Bayyina highlights the clear and undeniable evidence of the truth of Islam brought by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). The Surah explains that the ultimate guidance has been sent through the Prophet, making the message of Islam clear and distinct for all.
Faith and Righteousness: The Surah distinguishes between the believers, who accept the truth, and the disbelievers, who reject it. It emphasizes the importance of sincere faith, good deeds, and obedience to Allah.
Islam as the Final Religion: It stresses that Islam, as the final and complete religion, is the true path, and those who accept it and act righteously will be rewarded by Allah.
Clarification of Truth: Surah Al-Bayyina was revealed to make it clear that the message of Islam is distinct and unambiguous, and that those who follow it are on the right path.
Call to Action: The Surah invites people to act upon the message of Islam, stressing that the true success lies in belief and righteous deeds, and those who reject it are in error.
Final Revelation: It underscores that the Quran is the final revelation and that Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is the last messenger, which makes the belief in Islam the key to salvation.
Strengthens Faith: Reading this Surah reaffirms the truth of Islam and helps strengthen the belief in the finality of the message delivered by Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
Guidance Towards Righteousness: It serves as a reminder to align one’s actions with faith, encouraging righteous deeds in accordance with Islamic teachings.
Clarity of Purpose: The Surah clarifies the purpose of life, reminding believers that their ultimate success lies in following the clear guidance provided in the Quran.
Spiritual Peace: By reading this Surah, believers are reminded of the clear and eternal truth of Islam, which brings spiritual peace and conviction.
The Clarity of Islam:
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: “I have been sent with the sword to make the religion of Allah victorious until the Day of Judgment.” (Sahih Muslim)
This Hadith affirms the role of Islam as the final, distinct, and clear message for humanity.
The Importance of Righteous Deeds:
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: “A good deed is a deed that is done sincerely for the sake of Allah, and a bad deed is a deed done out of arrogance and pride.” (Sahih Muslim)
This Hadith connects with the message of Surah Al-Bayyina, emphasizing the importance of sincerity and righteousness in one’s actions.
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