21811: The meaning of al-huroof al-muqatta'ah in the Qur'aan
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Question:
what is meant by the ayah Alim Lam Meem, and other similar ayahs in the quran?
What have the scholars said regarding them?
Answer:
Praise be to Allaah.
A group of scholars, such as the Rightly-Guided Khaleefahs (may Allaah be
pleased with them), and others among the Sahaabah, Taabi'een and their
followers, refrained from interpreting this aayah and others which contain
al-huroof al-muqatta'ah [letters which appear at the beginning of some
soorahs]. It was not narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah
be upon him) interpreted them, so it is preferable for us to say Allaah knows
best what they mean. But it was narrated that some of the mufassireen among the
Sahaabah, Taabi'een and their followers did interpret them, and they differed
as to their interpretation.
Al-Saheeh al-Masboor min al-Tafseer bi'l-Ma'thoor by Dr Hikmat Basheer, vol 1,
p. 94
Some of the scholars tried to discover the wisdom behind these letters and
said: These letters are mentioned _ and Allaah knows best _ at the beginning of
soorahs which point to the miraculous nature of the Qur'aan, which implies that
all mankind is unable to match it, even though it is composed of the letters
that they use in their daily speech. This was the view supported by Shaykh
al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah (may Allaah have mercy on him) and was approved of by
Abu'l-Hajjaaj al-Mazzi (may Allaah have mercy on him). And Allaah is the Source
of strength. May Allaah bless our Prophet Muhammad and his family and
companions, and grant them peace.
Fataawa al-Lajnah al-Daa'imah, vol. 4, p. 144.
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