Analysis of the Meanings of Qaulan Tsaqila in Surah Al-Muzzammil Verse 5: A Study of Tafsir Al-Lubab by Ibn ‘Adil

A. Sholahudin Akhyar

doi:10.31943/afkarjournal.v9i4.3555

Authors

A. Sholahudin Akhyar Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31943/afkarjournal.v9i4.3555

Keywords:

Qur'anic Exegesis, Qaulan Tsaqila, Al-Muzzammil:5, Tafsir Al-Lubab, Ibnu 'Adil

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the meaning of qaulan tsaqila in Surah Al-Muzzammil verse 5 through a library research approach using a descriptive-analytical method on tafsir Al-Lubab fi ‘Ulum al-Kitab by Ibn ‘Adil. This topic is significant because the phrase “a heavy word” in the verse has generated a wide range of interpretations within Qur’anic exegesis. The findings show that Ibn ‘Adil compiled four principal interpretations of qaulan tsaqila: the command of night prayer (qiyam al-layl), revelation, the declaration of monotheism, and the Qur’an itself, which he understood as complementary variant interpretations. The interpretation that specifically understands the Qur’an as qaulan tsaqila presents seven major dimensions: the burden of religious obligations, its heaviness for those who reject the truth, the majesty of the Divine Word, the spiritual readiness of the recipient of revelation, worldly and hereafter blessings, the eternal miracle of the Qur’an, and the inexhaustible breadth of its meanings. These findings affirm that the “heaviness” of revelation signifies a divine trust that requires sincerity and preparedness in faith, knowledge, and practice. This study contributes to thematic Qur’anic studies and reaffirms the relevance of the classical exegetical methodology of jam‘ al-aqwal in achieving a comprehensive understanding of Qur’anic verses.

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