Page 58: The Call to Common Terms, True Monotheism, and the Legacy of Ibrahim(AS)
Surah Āl ʿImrān · Page 58
Surah Āl ʿImrān — The Call to Common Terms, True Monotheism, and the Legacy of Ibrahim
Verses 3:62–70 · Page 58
📖 About This Page
Page 58 emphasizes the core narrative of absolute divine unity, opening with a firm declaration that there is no deity except Allah, the Exalted in Might, the Wise. It contains the famous call to the People of the Scripture to come to an equitable word—to worship none but Allah and associate no partners with Him. Should they turn away, the believers are instructed to bear witness to their own submission as Muslims.
The verses further address the historical misconceptions regarding Ibrahim (Abraham), pointing out that both the Torah and the Gospel were revealed long after his time. The Qur'an clarifies that Ibrahim was neither a Jew nor a Christian, but a pure monotheist (Ḥanīf) who submitted entirely to Allah. The page highlights that those most worthy of Ibrahim are his true followers, Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), and the believers, while admonishing those who attempt to mislead others or disbelieve in Allah's signs despite witnessing their truth.
Alhamdulillah, this structured sequence provides an authentic, chronological path to study and preserve these critical signs and records of faith.
🕌 Arabic Text (Page 58)
🌍 English Translation — Sahih International
62. Indeed, this is the true narration. And there is no deity except Allah. And indeed, Allah is the Exalted in Might, the Wise.
63. But if they turn away, then indeed – Allah is Knowing of the corrupters.
64. Say, "O People of the Scripture, come to a word that is equitable between us and you – that we will not worship except Allah and not associate anything with Him and not take one another as lords instead of Allah." But if they turn away, then say, "Bear witness that we are Muslims [submitting to Him]."
65. O People of the Scripture, why do you argue about Abraham while the Torah and the Gospel were not revealed until after him? Then will you not reason?
66. Here you are – those who have argued about that of which you have [some] knowledge, but why do you argue about that of which you have no knowledge? And Allah knows, while you know not.
67. Abraham was neither a Jew nor a Christian, but he was one inclining toward truth, a Muslim [submitting to Allah]. And he was not of the polytheists.
68. Indeed, the most worthy of Abraham among the people are those who followed him [in submission to Allah] and this prophet [i.e., Muhammad (ﷺ)] and those who believe [in his message]. And Allah is the ally of the believers.
69. A faction of the People of the Scripture wish they could mislead you. But they do not mislead except themselves, and they perceive [it] not.
70. O People of the Scripture, why do you disbelieve in the verses of Allah while you witness [to their truth]?
💡 Vocabulary & Tajwīd Insights
| Arabic Term | Meaning & Context |
|---|---|
| كَلِمَةٍ سَوَاءٍ Kalimatin Sawā' | "An equitable word / common term"—featured in verse 64, calling for mutual agreement upon absolute monotheism and the sole worship of Allah without partners. |
| حَنِيفًا Ḥanīfan | "Inclining toward truth / upright"—used in verse 67 to describe Prophet Ibrahim's pure monotheistic devotion, remaining completely detached from all polytheism. |
| أَوْلَى Awlā | "Most worthy / closest in lineage and spirit"—appearing in verse 68 to emphasize that the true inheritors of Ibrahim's legacy are those who follow monotheistic guidance. |
| تجويد Tajwīd Rules |
Madd Wājib Muttaṣil (Required Connected Elongation):
Elongate the long vowel for 4–5 counts when followed by a hamzah in the same word, as found in the word sawā'in (verse 64).
Madd Jā'iz Munfaṣil (Permissible Detached Elongation):
Observe permissible lengthening (2, 4, or 5 counts) when the long vowel is followed by a hamzah in the next word, such as in Yā Abla-l-Kitāb or lima tuḥājjūna (verses 65 & 66).
Idghām bi Ghunnah (Nasal Assimilation):
Blend the Tanween or static Nun into the subsequent letter with a nasal sound (Ghunnah) for 2 counts, as in kalimatin-sawā'in-baynanā or muslimaw-wamā (verse 67).
Ikhfā' Ḥaqīqī (Concealment):
Conceal the static Nun or Tanween sound with a soft nasal resonance when followed by a letter of Ikhfā', such as in min-dūni-llāh (verse 64) or an-tudillūkum (verse 69).
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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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