Madinan Surah, 8 Verses

🌟 Overview

Surah Al-Bayyinah, a Madinan Surah with 8 verses, addresses the rejection of clear evidence by the People of the Book and polytheists, emphasizing the arrival of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ with divine guidance. Revealed in Madinah, it highlights the importance of faith in Allah and the straight path, promising success for believers and severe consequences for disbelievers. Its concise yet profound message inspires adherence to Islamic teachings. 🕋

🕋 Revelation Background

According to Tafsir scholars like Mufti Shafi Usmani, Surah Al-Bayyinah was revealed in Madinah, likely addressing the People of the Book (Jews and Christians) and polytheists who demanded miracles despite the Prophet’s ﷺ clear proof. Some narrations suggest it responded to their skepticism about his prophethood, reinforcing the universality of the Qur’an as the final guidance for all humanity.

🌹 Distinctive Characteristics

Surah Al-Bayyinah is notable for its emphasis on the “clear evidence” brought by the Prophet ﷺ, distinguishing it from earlier scriptures. 📜
It contrasts the success of true believers with the punishment awaiting disbelievers, offering a clear moral framework. ⚖️
Its rhythmic style and direct address make it a compelling call to faith, resonating with those seeking spiritual clarity. 🌟

📖 Tafsir Insights

Surah Al-Bayyinah begins by noting that those who disbelieved among the People of the Book and polytheists would not abandon their ways until clear evidence arrived—a Messenger reciting purified scriptures. It establishes the Qur’an and the Prophet’s ﷺ teachings as the ultimate guidance. The Surah promises eternal success for those who believe and perform righteous deeds, while warning disbelievers of severe punishment in the Hereafter. 🕋

🕌 Hadith Connections

The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever recites Surah Al-Bayyinah, Allah will grant him the reward of reciting a third of the Qur’an.” (Ibn Majah, graded weak but noted in Tafsir)
Though weak, this Hadith highlights the Surah’s spiritual value, encouraging recitation to strengthen faith and devotion to the Qur’an’s guidance.

🕋 Arabic and English Translation

Below is the complete text of Surah Al-Bayyinah, with Arabic, transliteration, and translation (based on Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani’s translation).

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
Transliteration: Bismillahi ar-Rahmani ar-Raheem
Translation: With the name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Very-Merciful.

1️⃣ لَمْ يَكُنِ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا مِنْ أَهْلِ الْكِتَابِ وَالْمُشْرِكِينَ مُنفَكِّينَ حَتَّىٰ تَأْتِيَهُمُ الْبَيِّنَةُ
Transliteration: Lam yakunil-ladhina kafaroo min ahli al-kitabi wal-mushrikina munfakkina hatta ta’tiyahumu al-bayyinatu
Translation: Those who disbelieved from among the People of the Book and the polytheists were not going to desist until the clear evidence came to them.

2️⃣ رَسُولٌ مِّنَ اللَّهِ يَتْلُو صُحُفًا مُّطَهَّرَةً
Transliteration: Rasulun minallahi yatlu suhufan mutahharatan
Translation: A Messenger from Allah, reciting purified scriptures.

3️⃣ فِيهَا كُتُبٌ قَيِّمَةٌ
Transliteration: Fiha kutubun qayyimatun
Translation: Wherein are correct books.

4️⃣ وَمَا تَفَرَّقَ الَّذِينَ أُوتُوا الْكِتَابَ إِلَّا مِن بَعْدِ مَا جَاءَتْهُمُ الْبَيِّنَةُ
Transliteration: Wa-ma tafarraqal-ladhina utul-kitaba illa min ba‘di ma ja’athumu al-bayyinat
Translation: And those who were given the Book did not differ except after the clear evidence came to them.

5️⃣ وَمَا أُمِرُوا إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُوا اللَّهَ مُخْلِصِينَ لَهُ الدِّينَ حَنِيفِينَ وَيُقِيمُوا الصَّلَاةَ وَيُؤْتُوا الزَّكَاةَ وَذَٰلِكَ دِينُ الْقَيِّمَةِ
Transliteration: Wa-ma umiru illa liya‘budullaha mukhlisina lahu ad-dina hanifina wa-yuqiimus-salata wa-yu’tuz-zakata wa-dhalika dinul-qayyimati
Translation: And they were not commanded but to worship Allah, making the religion pure for Him, as men of pure faith, and to establish prayer and give zakah; and that is the upright religion.

6️⃣ إِنَّ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا مِنْ أَهْلِ الْكِتَابِ وَالْمُشْرِكِينَ فِي نَارِ جَهَنَّمَ خَالِدِينَ فِيهَا أُوْلَئِكَ هُمْ شَرُّ الْبَرِيَّةِ
Transliteration: Innal-ladhina kafaroo min ahli al-kitabi wal-mushrikina fi nari jahannama khalidina fiha ula’ika hum sharrul-bariyyah
Translation: Indeed, those who disbelieved from among the People of the Book and the polytheists will be in the fire of Hell, abiding therein forever. They are the worst of creatures.

7️⃣ إِنَّ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ أُوْلَئِكَ هُمْ خَيْرُ الْبَرِيَّةِ
Transliteration: Innal-ladhina amanu wa‘amilus-salihati ula’ika hum khayrul-bariyyah
Translation: Indeed, those who believed and did righteous deeds—they are the best of creatures.

8️⃣ جَزَاؤُهُمْ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ جَنَّاتُ عَدْنٍ تَجْرِي مِن تَحْتِهَا الْأَنْهَارُ خَالِدِينَ فِيهَا أَبَدًا إِنَّ اللَّهَ رَضِيَ عَنْهُمْ وَرَضُوا عَنْهُ ذَٰلِكَ لِمَنْ خَشِيَ رَبَّهُ
Transliteration: Jaza’uhum ‘inda rabbihim jannatu ‘adnin tajri min tahtiha al-anharu khalidina fiha abadan innallaha radiya ‘anhum wa-radu ‘anhu dhalika liman khashiya rabbah
Translation: Their reward with their Lord will be gardens of Eden, beneath which rivers flow, abiding therein forever. Allah is pleased with them, and they are pleased with Him. That is for him who fears his Lord.

💡 Key Themes

Surah Al-Bayyinah focuses on the arrival of clear evidence through the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the Qur’an, urging acceptance of divine guidance. It contrasts the eternal success of believers who uphold faith and good deeds with the punishment of disbelievers, emphasizing the importance of sincerity and obedience to Allah’s commands. 🌟

🗝️ Life Applications

Embrace Clear Guidance: Accept the Qur’an and Sunnah as ultimate proof of faith. 📜
Uphold Sincerity: Worship Allah with pure devotion, free from idolatry. 🙏
Practice Righteousness: Establish prayer and give zakah for spiritual growth. 🌹
Avoid Disbelief: Rejecting clear evidence leads to severe consequences. 🛑
Fear Allah: Live with reverence to earn divine pleasure and paradise. 🔥

🕍 Historical Relevance

Revealed in Madinah, Surah Al-Bayyinah addressed the People of the Book and polytheists who challenged the Prophet’s ﷺ prophethood despite his clear signs. It responded to their demands for miracles, affirming the Qur’an’s sufficiency as guidance. The Surah strengthened the early Muslim community’s resolve, reinforcing the universal call to Tawhid and ethical living amidst opposition. 🕌

🌹 Benefits of Recitation

Reciting Surah Al-Bayyinah fosters appreciation for the Qur’an’s clarity and the Prophet’s ﷺ mission. Its concise, impactful message enhances prayers, encouraging steadfast faith and good deeds. Tafsir traditions suggest that regular recitation deepens devotion, attracts divine pleasure, and prepares believers for the rewards of paradise. 🌟

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📘 Detailed Grammar Breakdown

Arabic Word	English Meaning	Root	Type	Grammar & Notes
لَمْ (Lam)	Not	—	Particle	Negates past tense, with yakun (be).
يَكُنِ (Yakun)	Were	ك و ن	Verb (Form I)	Past tense: كَانَ (kana, he was). Present: يَكُونُ (yakunu, he is). Imperative: كُنْ (kun, be!). Subjunctive with lam.
الَّذِينَ (Alladhina)	Those who	—	Relative pronoun	Nominative, plural, refers to disbelievers.
كَفَرُوا (Kafaroo)	Disbelieved	ك ف ر	Verb (Form I)	Past tense: كَفَرَ (kafara, he disbelieved). Present: يَكْفُرُ (yakfuru, he disbelieves). Imperative: اكْفُرْ (ukfur, disbelieve!). Plural.
مِنْ (Min)	From among	—	Preposition	Introduces subset (People of the Book).
أَهْلِ (Ahli)	People of	أ ه ل	Noun	Genitive, in idhafah with al-kitab (the Book).
الْكِتَابِ (Al-Kitabi)	The Book	ك ت ب	Noun	Definite, genitive. Refers to scriptures.
وَالْمُشْرِكِينَ (Wal-Mushrikina)	And the polytheists	ش ر ك	Noun	Definite, genitive, plural. Refers to idolaters.
مُنفَكِّينَ (Munfakkina)	Going to desist	ن ف ك	Verb (Form V)	Present tense: يَنْفَكُّ (yanfakku, he desists). Past: انْفَكَّ (infakka, he desisted). Imperative: انْفَكّْ (infakk, desist!). Plural, subjunctive with lam.
حَتَّىٰ (Hatta)	Until	—	Particle	Introduces condition (clear evidence).
تَأْتِيَهُمُ (Ta’tiyahumu)	Came to them	أ ت ي	Verb (Form IV)	Past tense: أَتَى (ata, he came). Present: يَأْتِي (ya’ti, he comes). Imperative: أْتِ (’ti, come!). Subjunctive with hatta. Hum = object pronoun (them).
الْبَيِّنَةُ (Al-Bayyinatu)	The clear evidence	ب ي ن	Noun	Definite, nominative. Refers to the Prophet’s proof.
رَسُولٌ (Rasulun)	A Messenger	ر س ل	Noun	Indefinite, nominative. Refers to the Prophet ﷺ.
مِّنَ (Mina)	From	—	Preposition	Indicates origin (Allah).
اللَّهِ (Allahi)	Allah	—	Noun	Definite, genitive.
يَتْلُو (Yatlu)	Reciting	ت ل و	Verb (Form I)	Present tense: يَتْلُو (yatlu, he recites). Past: تَلَا (tala, he recited). Imperative: اِتْلُ (itlu, recite!).
صُحُفًا (Suhufan)	Scriptures	ص ح ف	Noun	Accusative, plural. Refers to Qur’anic pages.
مُّطَهَّرَةً (Mutahharatan)	Purified	ط ه ر	Adjective	Accusative, plural. Describes scriptures.
فِيهَا (Fiha)	Wherein	—	Preposition + pronoun	Fi (in) + ha (it), refers to scriptures.
كُتُبٌ (Kutubun)	Books	ك ت ب	Noun	Nominative, plural. Refers to content.
قَيِّمَةٌ (Qayyimatun)	Correct	ق و م	Adjective	Nominative, plural. Describes books.
وَمَا (Wa-ma)	And not	—	Particle	Negates with tafarraqa (differ).
تَفَرَّقَ (Tafarraqa)	Differed	ف ر ق	Verb (Form V)	Past tense: تَفَرَّقَ (tafarraqa, he differed). Present: يَتَفَرَّقُ (yatafarraqu, he differs). Imperative: تَفَرَّقْ (tafarraq, differ!).
الَّذِينَ (Alladhina)	Those who	—	Relative pronoun	Nominative, plural, refers to People of the Book.
أُوتُوا (Utua)	Were given	أ ت ي	Verb (Form IV, passive)	Past tense: أُوتِيَ (utiya, he was given). Present: يُؤْتَى (yu’ta, he is given). Imperative: أُوتِ (uti, be given!). Plural.
الْكِتَابَ (Al-Kitaba)	The Book	ك ت ب	Noun	Accusative, definite. Refers to scriptures.
إِلَّا (Illa)	Except	—	Particle	Introduces exception (after clear evidence).
مِن بَعْدِ (Min ba‘di)	After	ب ع د	Preposition + noun	Indicates time (clear evidence).
جَاءَتْهُمُ (Ja’athumu)	Came to them	ج ي ء	Verb (Form III)	Past tense: جَاءَ (ja’a, he came). Present: يَجِيءُ (yaji’u, he comes). Imperative: جِئْ (ji’, come!). Hum = object pronoun (them).
الْبَيِّنَةُ (Al-Bayyinatu)	The clear evidence	ب ي ن	Noun	Nominative, definite.
وَمَا (Wa-ma)	And not	—	Particle	Negates with umiru (commanded).
أُمِرُوا (Umiru)	Were commanded	أ م ر	Verb (Form IV, passive)	Past tense: أُمِرَ (umira, he was commanded). Present: يُؤْمَرُ (yu’maru, he is commanded). Imperative: أُمْرِ (umri, be commanded!). Plural.
إِلَّا (Illa)	But	—	Particle	Introduces exception (to worship).
لِيَعْبُدُوا (Liya‘budu)	To worship	ع ب د	Verb (Form IV)	Present tense: يَعْبُدُ (ya‘budu, he worships). Past: عَبَدَ (‘abada, he worshipped). Imperative: اِعْبُدْ (i‘bud, worship!). Subjunctive for purpose.
اللَّهَ (Allaha)	Allah	—	Noun	Accusative, definite.
مُخْلِصِينَ (Mukhlisina)	Making pure	خ ل ص	Adjective	Nominative, plural. Describes devotion.
لَهُ (Lahu)	For Him	—	Preposition + pronoun	La (for) + hu (Him).
الدِّينَ (Ad-Dina)	The religion	د ي ن	Noun	Accusative, definite.
حَنِيفِينَ (Hanifina)	As men of pure faith	ح ن ف	Adjective	Nominative, plural. Describes uprightness.
وَيُقِيمُوا (Wa-yuqiimu)	And to establish	ق و م	Verb (Form IV)	Present tense: يُقِيمُ (yuqiimu, he establishes). Past: أَقَامَ (aqama, he established). Imperative: أَقِمْ (aqim, establish!). Subjunctive.
الصَّلَاةَ (As-Salata)	Prayer	ص ل و	Noun	Accusative, definite.
وَيُؤْتُوا (Wa-yu’tu)	And give	أ ت ي	Verb (Form IV)	Present tense: يُؤْتِي (yu’ti, he gives). Past: أَتَى (ata, he gave). Imperative: أْتِ (‘ti, give!). Subjunctive.
الزَّكَاةَ (Az-Zakata)	Zakah	ز ك و	Noun	Accusative, definite.
وَذَٰلِكَ (Wa-dhalika)	And that	—	Demonstrative pronoun	Refers to upright religion.
دِينُ (Din)	Religion	د ي ن	Noun	Nominative, definite.
الْقَيِّمَةِ (Al-Qayyimati)	Upright	ق و م	Adjective	Genitive, definite. Describes religion.
إِنَّ (Inna)	Indeed	—	Particle	Emphasizes statement.
الَّذِينَ (Alladhina)	Those who	—	Relative pronoun	Nominative, plural, refers to disbelievers.
كَفَرُوا (Kafaroo)	Disbelieved	ك ف ر	Verb (Form I)	Past tense: كَفَرَ (kafara, he disbelieved). Present: يَكْفُرُ (yakfuru, he disbelieves). Imperative: اكْفُرْ (ukfur, disbelieve!). Plural.
فِي (Fi)	In	—	Preposition	Indicates location (fire).
نَارِ (Nari)	Fire	ن و ر	Noun	Genitive, definite. Refers to Hell.
جَهَنَّمَ (Jahannama)	Hell	—	Noun	Accusative, definite.
خَالِدِينَ (Khalidina)	Abiding	خ ل د	Adjective	Nominative, plural. Describes duration.
فِيهَا (Fiha)	Therein	—	Preposition + pronoun	Fi (in) + ha (it), refers to Hell.
أُوْلَئِكَ (Ula’ika)	They	—	Demonstrative pronoun	Nominative, plural.
هُمْ (Hum)	Are	—	Pronoun	Nominative, plural.
شَرُّ (Sharru)	Worst	ش ر ر	Adjective	Nominative, definite.
الْبَرِيَّةِ (Al-Bariyyati)	Of creatures	ب ر ء	Noun	Genitive, definite, plural.
آمَنُوا (Amanu)	Believed	أ م ن	Verb (Form IV)	Past tense: آمَنَ (amana, he believed). Present: يُؤْمِنُ (yu’minu, he believes). Imperative: آْمِنْ (’min, believe!). Plural.
وَعَمِلُوا (‘Amilu)	And did	ع م ل	Verb (Form I)	Past tense: عَمِلَ (‘amila, he did). Present: يَعْمَلُ (ya‘malu, he does). Imperative: اِعْمَلْ (i‘mal, do!). Plural.
الصَّالِحَاتِ (As-Salihati)	Righteous deeds	ص ل ح	Noun	Accusative, plural, definite.
خَيْرُ (Khayru)	Best	خ ي ر	Adjective	Nominative, definite.
جَزَاؤُهُمْ (Jaza’uhum)	Their reward	ج ز ي	Noun	Nominative. Hum = possessive pronoun (their).
عِندَ (‘Inda)	With	—	Preposition	Indicates location (with Lord).
رَبِّهِمْ (Rabbihim)	Their Lord	ر ب ب	Noun	Genitive. Him = possessive pronoun (their).
جَنَّاتُ (Jannatu)	Gardens	ج ن ن	Noun	Nominative, plural, definite. Refers to paradise.
عَدْنٍ (‘Adnin)	Eden	—	Noun	Genitive, in idhafah.
تَجْرِي (Tajri)	Flow	ج ر ي	Verb (Form I)	Present tense: تَجْرِي (tajri, it flows). Past: جَرَتْ (jarat, it flowed). Imperative: اِجْرِ (ijri, flow!). Feminine.
مِن (Min)	From	—	Preposition	Indicates source (beneath).
تَحْتِهَا (Tahtitha)	Beneath which	ت ح ت	Preposition + pronoun	Taht (beneath) + ha (which).
الْأَنْهَارُ (Al-Anharu)	Rivers	ن ه ر	Noun	Nominative, plural, definite.
خَالِدِينَ (Khalidina)	Abiding	خ ل د	Adjective	Nominative, plural. Describes duration.
فِيهَا (Fiha)	Therein	—	Preposition + pronoun	Fi (in) + ha (it), refers to gardens.
أَبَدًا (Abadan)	Forever	—	Adverb	Indicates eternity.
إِنَّ (Inna)	Indeed	—	Particle	Emphasizes statement.
اللَّهَ (Allaha)	Allah	—	Noun	Accusative, definite.
رَضِيَ (Radiya)	Is pleased	ر ض ي	Verb (Form I)	Past tense: رَضِيَ (radiya, he was pleased). Present: يَرْضَى (yardha, he is pleased). Imperative: اِرْضَ (irda, be pleased!).
عَنْهُمْ (‘Anhum)	With them	—	Preposition + pronoun	‘An (with) + hum (them).
وَرَضُوا (Wa-radu)	And they are pleased	ر ض ي	Verb (Form I)	Past tense: رَضِيَ (radiya, he was pleased). Present: يَرْضَى (yardha, he is pleased). Imperative: اِرْضَ (irda, be pleased!). Plural.
عَنْهُ (‘Anhu)	With Him	—	Preposition + pronoun	‘An (with) + hu (Him).
ذَٰلِكَ (Dhalika)	That	—	Demonstrative pronoun	Refers to reward.
لِمَنْ (Liman)	For him who	—	Particle + pronoun	Introduces condition (fears Lord).
خَشِيَ (Khashiya)	Fears	خ ش ي	Verb (Form I)	Past tense: خَشِيَ (khashiya, he feared). Present: يَخْشَى (yakhsha, he fears). Imperative: اِخْشَ (ikhsha, fear!).
رَبَّهُ (Rabbahu)	His Lord	ر ب ب	Noun	Accusative. Hu = possessive pronoun (his).

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Surah Al-Bayyinah: Meaning, Lessons, and In-Depth Grammar Analysis

Madinan Surah, 8 Verses

🌟 Overview

🕋 Revelation Background

🌹 Distinctive Characteristics

📖 Tafsir Insights

🕌 Hadith Connections

🕋 Arabic and English Translation

💡 Key Themes

🗝️ Life Applications

🕍 Historical Relevance

🌹 Benefits of Recitation

📚 Learn Surah Al-Bayyinah with Expert Guidance

📘 Detailed Grammar Breakdown

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Madinan Surah, 8 Verses

🌟 Overview

🕋 Revelation Background

🌹 Distinctive Characteristics

📖 Tafsir Insights

🕌 Hadith Connections

🕋 Arabic and English Translation

💡 Key Themes

🗝️ Life Applications

🕍 Historical Relevance

🌹 Benefits of Recitation

📚 Learn Surah Al-Bayyinah with Expert Guidance

📘 Detailed Grammar Breakdown

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