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    • Quran-96:5 Surah Al-alaq English Translation,Transliteration and Tafsir(Tafseer).

    عَلَّمَ ٱلۡإِنسَٰنَ مَا لَمۡ يَعۡلَمۡ

    Transliteration:( 'Al lamal insaana ma lam y'alam )

    5. He taught man what he knew not " [8]. (Kanzul Imaan Translation)

    (5) Taught man that which he knew not. (Saheen International Translation)

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    Surah Al-Alaq Ayat 5 Tafsir (Commentry)



    • Tafseer-e-Naeemi (Ahmad Yaar Khan)
    • Ibn Kathir
    • Ala-Madudi
    • Shaheen International

    He Taught Man What He Knew Not (Surah Al-Alaq, 96:5)

    Divine Knowledge Bestowed on Humanity [8]

    1. Teaching Hazrat Adam (AS):

      • Allah taught Hazrat Adam (AS) the names of all things, granting him a unique understanding of the creation. This marked the beginning of humanity’s intellectual journey.

    2. Teaching the Holy Prophet ﷺ:

      • Allah taught the Holy Prophet ﷺ all-encompassing knowledge of the past, present, and future.
      • The Holy Qur’an, the ultimate source of divine knowledge, was taught to the Holy Prophet ﷺ directly by Allah, without the need for a worldly teacher or school.
      • This divine teaching showcases the unparalleled rank of the Holy Prophet ﷺ in knowledge and wisdom.

    3. Knowledge for All Humanity:

      • Allah provides knowledge to humanity in various ways:
        • Medicine, Science, and Religion: Some are taught through formal education, others through experience, and some through divine inspiration.
        • Diverse Means of Learning: Allah’s guidance reaches individuals through direct teaching, teachers, or spiritual experiences.

    4. Knowledge of Allah’s Personality and Attributes:

      • Allah grants His beloved servants deep knowledge of His essence and attributes.
      • This knowledge is passed from one individual to another through spiritual guidance:
        • Role of the Sheikh (Spiritual Guide): The countenance of a pious Sheikh becomes a living book of divine wisdom.
        • The Gaze of the Guide: The spiritual gaze of a guide becomes a channel through which knowledge and understanding are transferred.

    Key Reflections on Knowledge

    1. Divine Source of Knowledge:

      • All knowledge originates from Allah, whether spiritual, worldly, or scientific.

    2. The Role of Prophets and Spiritual Guides:

      • Prophets, particularly the Holy Prophet ﷺ, serve as the primary channels for divine knowledge.
      • Saints and spiritual guides act as intermediaries, sharing divine wisdom with their followers.

    3. The Blessing of Learning:

      • Knowledge is a divine gift, and seeking it is an act of worship.
      • Learning is not confined to one domain but spans all aspects of life, highlighting the vastness of Allah’s wisdom.

    Ibn-Kathir

    The tafsir of Surah Alaq verse 5 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
    Please refer to Surah Alaq ayat 1 which provides the complete commentary from verse 1 through 5.

    Ala-Maududi

    (96:5) taught man what he did not know.[6]

    6. That is, man originally was absolutely illiterate. Whatever of knowledge he obtained, he obtained it as a gift from Allah. Whatever doors of knowledge at any stage did Allah will to open for man, they went on opening up before him. This same thing has been expressed in the verse of the Throne (Ayat-ul-Kursi), thus: And the people cannot comprehend anything of His knowledge save what He Himself may please to reveal. (Surah Al-Baqarah, Ayat 255). Whatever man looks upon as his own scientific discovery was, in fact, unknown to him before. Allah gave him its knowledge whenever He willed without his realizing that Allah by His grace had blessed him with the knowledge of it.

    These verses were the very first to be revealed to the Prophet (peace be upon him), as is stated in the Hadith reported by Aishah. This first experience was so intense and tremendous that the Prophet (peace be upon him) could not bear it any more. Therefore, at that time he was only made aware that the Being Whom he already knew and acknowledged as his Lord and Sustainer was in direct communion with him, had

    (5) Taught man that which he knew not.

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