Surah Al Bayyina Read in Arabic with English Translation, Transliteration, And With Tafseer
Surah Al Bayyina
Surah Al Bayyina (سورة البينة) – The Clear Proof
| Surah Number: 98 | Juz: 30 |
| Revelation Place: Madinah (Madani) | Total Verses: 8 |
| Main Theme: The coming of the clear proof (Al-Bayyina) — the Messenger and the purified scripture and the contrast between the fate of believers and disbelievers. | |
Surah Al-Bayyina Arabic, Transliteration & English Translation (Ayah-wise)
| Ayah 1 Arabic: لَمْ يَكُنِ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا مِنْ أَهْلِ الْكِتَابِ وَالْمُشْرِكِينَ مُنفَكِّينَ حَتَّىٰ تَأْتِيَهُمُ الْبَيِّنَةُ English Transliteration: Lam yakun illadhīna kafarū min ahli al-kitābi wal-mushrikīna munfakkīna ḥattā ta’tiyahumu al-bayyinah English Translation: Those who disbelieved among the People of the Scripture and the polytheists were not to be parted (from their disbelief) until the clear proof came to them. |
| Ayah 2 Arabic: رَسُولٌ مِنَ اللَّهِ يَتْلُو صُحُفًا مُطَهَّرَةً English Transliteration: Rasūlun mina Allāhi yatlū ṣuḥufan muṭahharah English Translation: A messenger from Allah, reciting purified scriptures, |
| Ayah 3 Arabic: فِيهَا كُتُبٌ قَيِّمَةٌ English Transliteration: Fīhā kutubun qayyimah English Translation: Within which are upright writings. |
| Ayah 4 Arabic: وَمَا تَفَرَّقَ الَّذِينَ أُوتُوا الْكِتَابَ إِلَّا مِنْ بَعْدِ مَا جَاءَتْهُمُ الْبَيِّنَةُ English Transliteration: Wa mā tafarraqa alladhīna ūtū al-kitāba illā min ba‘di mā jā’at-humu al-bayyinah English Translation: And the People of the Book did not become divided except after the clear proof had come to them. |
| Ayah 5 Arabic: وَمَا أُمِرُوا إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُوا اللَّهَ مُخْلِصِينَ لَهُ الدِّينَ حُنَفَاءَ وَيُقِيمُوا الصَّلَاةَ وَيُؤْتُوا الزَّكَاةَ ۚ وَذَٰلِكَ دِينُ الْقَيِّمَةِ English Transliteration: Wa mā umirū illā liya‘budū Allāha mukhliṣīna lahu ad-dīna ḥunafā’a wa yuqīmū aṣ-ṣalāh wa yu’tū az-zakāh; wa dhālika dīnu al-qayyimah English Translation: And they were not commanded except to worship Allah, being sincere to Him in religion, inclining to truth, and to establish prayer and give zakah. That is the correct religion. |
| Ayah 6 Arabic: إِنَّ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا مِنْ أَهْلِ الْكِتَابِ وَالْمُشْرِكِينَ فِي نَارِ جَهَنَّمَ خَالِدِينَ فِيهَا ۚ أُولَٰئِكَ هُمْ شَرُّ الْبَرِيَّةِ English Transliteration: Inna alladhīna kafarū min ahli al-kitābi wal-mushrikīna fī nāri jahannama khālidīna fīhā; ulā’ika hum sharru al-barīyah English Translation: Indeed, those who disbelieve among the People of the Book and the polytheists will be in the fire of Hell, abiding therein. They are the worst of creatures. |
| Ayah 7 Arabic: إِنَّ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ أُولَٰئِكَ هُمْ خَيْرُ الْبَرِيَّةِ English Transliteration: Inna alladhīna āmanū wa ‘amilū aṣ-ṣāliḥāt ulā’ika hum khayru al-barīyah English Translation: Indeed, those who believe and do righteous deeds — they are the best of creatures. |
| Ayah 8 Arabic: جَزَاؤُهُمْ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ جَنَّاتُ عَدْنٍ تَجْرِي مِن تَحْتِهَا الْأَنْهَارُ خَالِدِينَ فِيهَا ۖ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُمْ وَرَضُوا عَنْهُ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ لِمَنْ خَشِيَ رَبَّهُ English Transliteration: Jazā’uhum ‘inda rabbihim jannātu ‘adnin tajrī min taḥtihā al-anhāru khālidīna fīhā; raḍiya Allāhu ‘anhum wa raḍū ‘anhu; dhālika liman khashiya rabbahu English Translation: Their reward with their Lord is Gardens of Eternity beneath which rivers flow, wherein they will dwell forever. Allah is pleased with them, and they are pleased with Him. That is for whoever fears his Lord. |
Complete English Translation (Sahih International)
1. Those who disbelieved among the People of the Book and the polytheists were not to be parted (from their disbelief) until the clear proof came to them
2. A messenger from Allah, reciting purified scriptures,
3. Within which are upright writings.
4. And the People of the Book did not become divided except after the clear proof had come to them.
5. And they were not commanded except to worship Allah, being sincere to Him in religion, inclining to truth, and to establish prayer and give zakah. That is the correct religion.
6. Indeed, those who disbelieve among the People of the Book and the polytheists will be in the fire of Hell, abiding therein. They are the worst of creatures.
7. Indeed, those who believe and do righteous deeds they are the best of creatures.
8. Their reward with their Lord is Gardens of Eternity beneath which rivers flow, wherein they will dwell forever. Allah is pleased with them, and they are pleased with Him. That is for whoever fears his Lord.
Full English Transliteration (Ayah-wise)
1. Lam yakun illadhīna kafarū min ahli al-kitābi wal-mushrikīna munfakkīna ḥattā ta’tiyahumu al-bayyinah
2. Rasūlun mina Allāhi yatlū ṣuḥufan muṭahharah
3. Fīhā kutubun qayyimah
4. Wa mā tafarraqa alladhīna ūtū al-kitāba illā min ba‘di mā jā’at-humu al-bayyinah
5. Wa mā umirū illā liya‘budū Allāha mukhliṣīna lahu ad-dīna ḥunafā’a wa yuqīmū aṣ-ṣalāh wa yu’tū az-zakāh; wa dhālika dīnu al-qayyimah
6. Inna alladhīna kafarū min ahli al-kitābi wal-mushrikīna fī nāri jahannama khālidīna fīhā; ulā’ika hum sharru al-barīyah
7. Inna alladhīna āmanū wa ‘amilū aṣ-ṣāliḥāt ulā’ika hum khayru al-barīyah
8. Jazā’uhum ‘inda rabbihim jannātu ‘adnin tajrī min taḥtihā al-anhāru khālidīna fīhā; raḍiya Allāhu ‘anhum wa raḍū ‘anhu; dhālika liman khashiya rabbahu
Tafseer (Ibn Kathir) Summary
Ibn Kathir explains that Surah Al-Bayyina clarifies how the People of the Book and the polytheists remained in error until the clear proof (Al-Bayyina) arrived the Prophet and the purified scripture. The surah contrasts the destinies of disbelievers and believers: the former are condemned to Hell, while the latter, who believe sincerely and perform righteous deeds (prayer, zakah), receive eternal gardens. The message emphasizes sincerity in worship, following the Messenger, and the clear distinction between truth and falsehood.
Video (Recitation)
Benefits & Lessons from Surah Al-Bayyina
- Clear proof (Al-Bayyina) distinguishes truth from falsehood.
- Sincerity in worship (Ikhlas) is the basis of true religion.
- Belief + righteous deeds guarantee the best outcome in the Hereafter.
- Prayer and zakah are core practices of the upright community.
- Those who reject the truth are warned of severe punishment.
- The surah highlights the role of the Messenger and revealed scripture.
- Encourages unity around the clear message and avoidance of division.
FAQs about Surah Al-Bayyina
The Surah explains that Allah sent a clear proof, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, with purified scriptures. Despite receiving guidance, some people chose to divide. It emphasizes sincerity in worship, prayer, and zakah as the foundation of true religion.
Because it speaks about the “Bayyina” the clear and undeniable proof from Allah, referring to the Quran and the Prophet ﷺ with purified and upright teachings.
They are Jews and Christians who received earlier divine scriptures such as the Torah and the Gospel.
The Surah says that Allah commands only sincere worship, free from shirk, along with establishing prayer and giving zakah forming the correct religion.
Those who reject truth knowingly will dwell forever in Hellfire. Allah describes them as the worst of creation due to their deliberate denial.
The believers who have faith and do righteous deeds are described as the best of creation and will receive eternal paradise.
They will receive eternal gardens beneath which rivers flow and Allah’s pleasure a reward greater than Paradise itself.
They became divided only after the truth came to them, due to their pride, jealousy, and rejection—despite having knowledge.
The Surah teaches sincerity, steadfast worship, avoidance of division, and maintaining purity in faith and actions.
Because Salah purifies the soul and Zakah purifies wealth. Both strengthen sincerity, obedience, and spiritual discipline.
