Page 60: Distorting Scripture, True Pious Scholarship, and the Covenant of the Prophets
Surah Āl ʿImrān · Page 60
Surah Āl ʿImrān — Distorting Scripture, True Pious Scholarship, and the Covenant of the Prophets
Verses 3:78–83 · Page 60
📖 About This Page
Page 60 exposes those who verbally distort the sacred text to make human additions appear divine, firmly establishing that true divine revelation is free from human manipulation. It clarifies the role of true prophets, asserting that no messenger given scripture, wisdom, and prophethood would ever call people to worship himself or created beings alongside Allah. Instead, prophets direct believers to become devoted, pious scholars of the Lord (Rabbāniyyīn) who learn, practice, and teach the divine scripture.
The page then details the solemn covenant that Allah took from all prophets—requiring them to believe in and support any future messenger who comes confirming what they possess. It highlights the cosmic reality that everything in the heavens and the earth ultimately submits to Allah, willingly or by compulsion, concluding that turning away from this divine path is defiance against the universal religion of Allah.
Alhamdulillah, this structured sequence provides an authentic, chronological path to study and preserve these critical signs and records of faith.
🕌 Arabic Text (Page 60)
🌍 English Translation — Sahih International
78. And indeed, there is among them a party who alter the Scripture with their tongues so you may think it is from the Scripture, but it is not from the Scripture. And they say, "This is from Allah," but it is not from Allah. And they speak untruth about Allah while they know.
79. It is not for a human [prophet] that Allah should give him the Scripture and authority and prophethood and then he would say to the people, "Be servants to me rather than Allah," but [instead, he would say], "Be pious scholars of the Lord because of what you have taught of the Scripture and because of what you have studied."
80. Nor could he order you to take the angels and prophets as lords. Would he order you to disbelief after you had been Muslims?
81. And [recall, O People of the Scripture], when Allah took the covenant of the prophets, [saying], "Whatever I give you of the Scripture and wisdom and then there comes to you a messenger confirming what is with you, you [must] believe in him and support him." [Allah] said, "Have you acknowledged and taken upon that My commitment?" They said, "We have acknowledged it." He said, "Then bear witness, and I am with you among the witnesses."
82. And whoever turned away after that – they were the defiantly disobedient.
83. So is it other than the religion of Allah they desire, while to Him have submitted [all] those within the heavens and earth, willingly or by compulsion, and to Him they will be returned?
💡 Vocabulary & Tajwīd Insights
| Arabic Term | Meaning & Context |
|---|---|
| يَلْوُونَ أَلْسِنَتَهُم Yalwūna Alsinatahum | "Alter with their tongues"—appearing in verse 78, describing the verbal manipulation and distortion of sacred words to mislead listeners. |
| رَبَّانِيِّينَ Rabbāniyyīn | "Pious scholars of the Lord"—used in verse 79 to describe devoted believers who combine sacred knowledge, teaching, and steadfast practice. |
| مِيثَاقَ النَّبِيِّينَ Mīthāqa An-Nabiyyīn | "Covenant of the prophets"—featured in verse 81, referencing the divine pledge bound upon prophets to acknowledge and aid upcoming messengers. |
| تجويد Tajwīd Rules |
Idghām bi Ghunnah (Nasal Assimilation):
Blend static Nun or Tanween smoothly into the next letter with nasal resonance for 2 counts, as heard in lararīqam-minhum (verse 78) or rasūlum-muṣaddiqun (verse 81).
Ikhfā' Ḥaqīqī (Concealment):
Lightly conceal the nasalized static Nun sound when followed by letters like Kaf or Jim, as in min-kitābin (verse 78) or mā ātaitukum-min-kitābin (verse 81).
Madd Jā'iz Munfaṣil (Permissible Detached Elongation):
Elongate the long vowel for 2, 4, or 5 counts when followed by a hamzah in the next word, as in mā kāna libasharin an-yu'tiyahu (verse 79).
Qalqalah (Echoing Sound):
Observe a distinct, bouncing vibration on letters of Qalqalah containing sukoon, such as the letter Jim in al-injīla or letter Qaf in mīthāqa (verse 81).
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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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