Surah 98
Clear Evidence
Al-Bayyina 📋
This surah explains that humanity was divided in confusion until a pure messenger arrived with clear scriptures, setting a standard that divides people into the best and worst of creation based on their choices. The title is drawn from the first verse, which mentions the arrival of this clear evidence.
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
1Those who disbelieve among the People of the Book and the idolaters were not about to change their ways until they were sent clear evidence,
2A messenger from God, reading out pages [blessed with] purity,
3Containing true scriptures.
4[Yet] those who were given the Scripture became divided only after they were sent [such] clear evidence
5Though all they are ordered to do is worship God alone, sincerely devoting their religion to Him as people of true faith, keep up the prayer, and pay the prescribed alms, for that is the true religion.
6Those who disbelieve among the People of the Book and the idolaters will have the Fire of Hell, there to remain. They are the worst of creation.
7Those who believe and do good deeds are the best of creation.
8Their reward with their Lord is everlasting Gardens graced with flowing streams, where they will stay forever. God is well pleased with them and they with Him. All this is for those who stand in awe of their Lord.