About Surah Al-Bayyinah
The Arabic name of Surah Al-Bayyinah is البينة. Al-Bayyinah means “The Clear Evidence” (quran.com: “The Clear Proof”). The word occurs at the end of the first verse. quran.com lists it as Madani; its notes record that scholars differ on whether it was revealed in Makkah or Madinah. In the revelation-order list used by quran.com, it is number 100 of 114. In the order of the Mushaf it comes after Surah Al-Qadr and before Surah Az-Zalzalah.
Main Themes of Surah Al-Bayyinah
The surah explains why a Messenger was needed alongside the Book, and it summarises the essence of the true religion taught by every prophet.
- Placed after Al-’Alaq and Al-Qadr, it explains why a Messenger had to accompany the Book.
- People, whether followers of earlier scriptures or idolaters, would not leave disbelief until a clear proof came: a Messenger presenting pure scripture.
- Earlier communities divided not for lack of guidance, but after clear guidance had already reached them.
- The true religion has always been to worship Allah sincerely, establish prayer and pay zakat.
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