Quran Page 50: The Opening of Surah Āl ʿImrān — Revelation, Guidance, and the Distinction Between Truth and Falsehood
Surah Āl ʿImrān · Page 50
The Opening of Surah Āl ʿImrān — Revelation, Guidance, and the Distinction Between Truth and Falsehood
Verses 3:1–9 · Beginning of Āl ʿImrān
📖 About This Page
Page 50 marks the beginning of Surah Āl ʿImrān, opening with majestic declarations about Allah, revelation, divine knowledge, and guidance. These verses affirm the truth of the Qur’an and the scriptures revealed before it while distinguishing between clear foundational verses and those requiring deeper scholarly understanding.
The page concludes with a beautiful supplication from believers asking Allah not to let their hearts deviate after guidance and seeking His mercy and forgiveness.
Alhamdulillah, beginning this new surah page-by-page during the days of Eid al-Adha is a tremendous blessing and mercy from Allah.
🕌 Arabic Text (Page 50)
🌍 English Translation — Sahih International
Alif, Lam, Meem.
Allah - there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of existence.
He has sent down upon you, [O Muhammad], the Book in truth, confirming what was before it. And He revealed the Torah and the Gospel.
Before, as guidance for the people. And He revealed the Criterion [i.e., the Qur'an]. Indeed, those who disbelieve in the verses of Allah will have a severe punishment, and Allah is Exalted in Might, the Owner of Retribution.
Indeed, from Allah nothing is hidden in the earth nor in the heaven.
It is He who forms you in the wombs however He wills. There is no deity except Him, the Exalted in Might, the Wise.
It is He who has sent down to you, [O Muhammad], the Book; in it are verses [that are] precise - they are the foundation of the Book - and others unspecific. As for those in whose hearts is deviation [from truth], they will follow that of it which is unspecific, seeking discord and seeking an interpretation [suitable to them]. And no one knows its [true] interpretation except Allah. But those firm in knowledge say, "We believe in it. All [of it] is from our Lord." And no one will be reminded except those of understanding.
[Who say], "Our Lord, let not our hearts deviate after You have guided us and grant us from Yourself mercy. Indeed, You are the Bestower.
Our Lord, surely You will gather the people for a Day about which there is no doubt. Indeed, Allah does not fail in His promise."
💡 Vocabulary & Tajwīd Insights
| Arabic Term | Meaning & Context |
|---|---|
| الْفُرْقَان Al-Furqān | “The Criterion” — a title referring to divine revelation that distinguishes truth from falsehood. |
| مُحْكَمَات Muḥkamāt | Clear and precise verses that form the foundation of the Qur’an’s guidance and legal principles. |
| مُتَشَابِهَات Mutashābihāt | Verses whose meanings require deeper scholarship and careful interpretation. |
| تجويد Tajwīd Rules |
Madd Lāzim:
The opening disjointed letters (ḥurūf muqaṭṭaʿāt) such as “Alif Lām Mīm” are recited with prolonged elongation according to the rules of madd lāzim.
Ghunnah:
Nasalization appears in several recitation points throughout these verses, especially where noon and meem carry shaddah.
Waqf (Stopping Rules):
Careful pauses are important in verse 7 to preserve the meaning related to interpretation and knowledge.
Madd Ṭabī‘ī:
Natural elongations should be maintained consistently throughout the supplications in verses 8–9 for calm and measured recitation.
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⚠️ Tafsir (explanation) of the Qur’an should be learned under the guidance of qualified scholars who possess recognized scholarly authorization (Ijazah) to ensure proper understanding, context, and transmission of meaning.
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