The virtue of Surah Bayyinah is great for all believers. As it explains the punishment for disbelievers in the afterlife. It is one of the surahs in which scholars differed, as it is a Meccan surah according to the majority of commentators.
Also read Surah Zalzalah and Surah Al Adiyat
According to a number of scholars, such as Ibn al-Zubayr, it is a Madnian surah. The surah was revealed before the events of the Battle of Banu al-Nadir, and it is number one ninety eight in the order of the surahs.
Theme of Surah Bayyinah
On the authority of Abu Jaafar, peace be upon him, he said: “Whoever recites this Surah ‘It is not’ is free of polytheism and enters the religion of Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, and Allah Almighty will resurrect him as a believer and give him an easy reckoning.”
The lesson of Surah Surah al Bayyinah is great for every Muslim, and it is considered a way of life. Among the most important lesson of Surah Bayyinah are the following:
- The Muslim individual must be proud that the Messenger, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, is the clear proof. He must be careful to take the Messenger as a role model in calling for and reaching Allah Almighty.
- Muslims realize that the spread of corruption on earth requires a new call. A knowledgeable preacher who carries the teachings of Islam, its messages, and the approach of the Quran.
- A Muslim realizes that deviation from the right path is not only due to ignorance. Rather, it is the result of being deceived by the knowledge a person possesses. Or by following the wrong path of knowledge, as happened with the People of the Book.
- One of the theme of Surah Bayyinah is the necessity of the Muslim individual’s concern to be among the best of creation.
- Knowing that the basic rule in the Islamic religion is devotion to Allah Almighty. All the actions and words of a Muslim must be directed to Allah Almighty.
- A Muslim must be careful that the Muslim follows the truth. Realizing that clear evidence and truth come from Allah Almighty.
- A Muslim must be careful to be humble to those of lower status than him. And to follow the example of the Messenger, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, when he read to the companion Ubayy bin Ka’b, may Allah be pleased with him.
- Realizing that the foundation of all heavenly laws are prayer and zakat.
- The Muslim must take care of their residency.
Lessons of Surah Bayyinah
No surah in the Quran is devoid of benefits and virtues that extend to Muslims, and we will show you some of the benefits of Surah Bayyinah in the following lines.
Misguidance
- Surah Al Bayyinah makes it clear that the people on earth were not separated. Rather, they were misguided until proof came to them. The proof is the mission of the Prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, in which he recites purified scriptures.
- There are many forms of misguidance on earth. There were polytheists who approached Allah Almighty by worshiping fires or idols.
There are people of the Book who changed the religion of Allah’s prophets and took their monks as lords other than Allah. This is just as the Christians claimed that Christ is the Son of Allah. - The condition of the people of the Earth before the mission reached such a point that Allah was angry with all of them except some of the People of the Book who were waiting for the coming of the Messenger, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, so that they would believe in him.
- There was also a large group of People of the Book who knew that the Prophet of Allah, Muhammad, was truthful, but they did not believe in his message.
The Quran is valuable and has no distortions
- Allah Almighty described the Holy Quran in Surah Bayyinah as being straight and without distortion. Since the Quran includes a just, complete and upright law. It is also completely free of any errors because it is from Allah Almighty.
- In Surah Al Bayyinah, Allah warned against division in religion into multiple sects and sects after the revelation of the Holy Qur’an. This is so that Muslims on earth will not be like the People of the Book who disagreed after clear proofs had come to them.
The origin of the Laws
- Allah Almighty confirmed in Surah Bayyinah that it is the origin of all Islamic laws. It is the monotheism of Allah Almighty, so a person must perform the monotheism of Allah and devote his religion to Him.
- All laws in the Islamic religion are related to each other. Since Allah had inspired the previous messengers to teach the servants to worship Lakh alone, and to stay away from disbelief and sin.
- Allah wanted to bring the people of the earth out of darkness into light. This is done by sending the Prophet with clear proof, which is the final law.
- The People of the Book disagreed after the mission of the Messenger, may Allah bless him and grant him peace. Some of them told the truth and some of them lied. Therefore, Allah’s command is equal for them and for the polytheists, with the necessity of the individual’s devotion to Allah and worshiping Him in all ways.
Contents of Surah Al Bayyinah
Surah Bayyinah is one of the surahs whose verses revolve around the division of the people of the earth into two groups.
The team of truth and guidance, following the commands of Allah Almighty, and staying away from what He has forbidden.
The Surah called them the best of creation, and their destiny is eternity in Paradise.
As for the other group, it is the group of disbelief, misguidance, and lack of belief in what the prophets of Allah brought from their Lord.
In the Surah, they are called the evil of creation, and their fate is eternity in Hell.
The Surah also touched on the position of the People of the Book towards the Jews and Christians.
And their denial of the call of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, and the polytheists of Quraish like them.
Allah pointed to the virtue of the Holy Qur’an and that it contains what was stated in all previous heavenly books and more.
Conclusion
Thus, we have presented the virtue of Surah Bayyinah and all that is related to that form of benefits, lessons learned, and educational stances that draw attention to the necessity of sincerity in worshiping Allah Almighty, worshiping Him in the best way, and seeking satisfaction from Allah Almighty. We hope that we have been of benefit to you.