104 Page Notes

04 Surah An-Nisa (continued)

Page 104 - Related Hadith/Sunnah

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4:165

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4:167

4:168

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4:170

Translation of the meaning by Sahih International.

Page 104 - Related Hadiths and Sunnah

Page 104 of the Quran contains Surah An-Nisa, verses 163 through 170.

This page serves as a powerful declaration of the nature of divine revelation (Wahy), establishing the historical continuity of prophethood, the specific distinction given to Prophet Musa (Moses) through direct speech, and a final, universal call to all of humanity to accept the message brought by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

1. The Continuity of Revelation & The Psalms of Dawud (Verse 163)

"Indeed, We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad], as We revealed to Noah and the prophets after him. And we revealed to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, the Descendants, Jesus, Job, Jonah, Aaron, and Solomon, and to David We gave the book [of Psalms]." (4:163)

This verse anchors the message of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in historical continuity. It establishes that Islam is not a "new" religion, but the final, perfected iteration of the same fundamental truth sent to all previous nations.

• Hadith on the Brotherhood of the Prophets:
  The Prophet ﷺ frequently reinforced this Quranic concept by using a beautiful familial analogy to describe his relationship with the prophets listed in this verse:

"The prophets are paternal brothers; their mothers are different, but their religion is one. And I am the closest of people to Jesus, the son of Mary, in this world and the Hereafter, for there was no prophet between him and me." (Sahih al-Bukhari 3443; Sahih Muslim 2365).

• Hadith on the Recitation of the Zabur (Psalms):
  The verse specifically mentions giving the Zabur (Psalms) to Dawud (David). The Sunnah highlights the ease and beautiful vocal talent granted to Prophet Dawud when engaging with his revelation:

The Prophet ﷺ said: "The reciting of the Zabur was made easy for Dawud. He used to order that his riding beasts be saddled, and he would finish reciting the Zabur before they were saddled. And he would never eat except from the earnings of his own manual labor." (Sahih al-Bukhari 3417).

2. Allah Speaking Directly to Musa (Verse 164)

"And [We sent] messengers about whom We have related [their stories] to you before and messengers about whom We have not related to you. And Allah spoke to Moses with [direct] speech." (4:164)

While all prophets received divine revelation via inspiration or through the Angel Jibril (Gabriel), this verse isolates a unique cosmic honor given to Prophet Musa: Allah spoke to him directly without an intermediary, earning him the historical title Kalimullah (the one spoken to by Allah).

• Hadith on the Intercession and Musa's Distinction:
  On the Day of Judgment, when humanity is desperate for relief and goes from one prophet to another seeking intercession, the unique attribute mentioned in verse 164 is explicitly called out by the masses:

"...They will go to Musa and say, 'O Musa! You are the Messenger of Allah. Allah favored you with His Message and His Speech directly over all people. Intercede for us with your Lord!'..." (Sahih al-Bukhari 4712; Sahih Muslim 194).

3. The Purpose of Sending Messengers (Verse 165)

"[We sent] messengers as bringers of good tidings and warners so that mankind will have no argument against Allah after the messengers. And ever is Allah Exalted in Might and Wise." (4:165)

This verse outlines the divine justice of God. Humanity cannot claim ignorance on the Day of Judgment because prophets were explicitly sent into human history to clearly define right from wrong, leave visual examples, and offer a clear choice.

• Hadith on Allah's Love for Excuses and Clarification:
  The Prophet ﷺ coupled this verse with the concept of Allah's intense desire to establish clear evidence before ever holding people accountable:

"There is none more jealous than Allah, and for this reason He has forbidden shameful deeds, whether committed openly or secretly. And there is none who loves an excuse [to forgive] more than Allah, and for this reason He sent messengers as bringers of glad tidings and warners." (Sahih al-Bukhari 4637; Sahih Muslim 2760).

4. Universal Call to All of Humanity (Verse 170)

"O Mankind, the Messenger has come to you with the truth from your Lord, so believe; it is better for you. But if you disbelieve - then indeed, to Allah belongs whatever is in the heavens and earth..." (4:170)

Page 104 closes by transitioning from historic narratives to an urgent, universal address to all generations of mankind. It underscores that accepting the truth profits the individual, whereas rejecting it harms only oneself—not Allah, who owns the cosmos.

• Hadith on the Universality of the Prophet's Message:
  Unlike previous prophets who were sent strictly to their own tribes or geographic locations, the Prophet ﷺ noted that his mandate was uniquely global, matching the "O Mankind" call of this verse:

"I have been given five things which were not given to anyone else before me... [including] Every Prophet used to be sent to his nation exclusively, but I have been sent to all of mankind universally." (Sahih al-Bukhari 335; Sahih Muslim 521).

References

• Al-Bukhari, M. (n.d.). Sahih al-Bukhari.

• Al-Naysaburi, M. (n.d.). Sahih Muslim.