Transliteration:( Wa quraanan faraqnaahu litaqra ahoo 'alan naasi 'alaa muksinw wa nazzalnaahu tanzeelaa )
"And We sent down the Quran in parts so that you may recite it to the people at intervals, and We sent it down gradually, bit by bit [220]."
From this verse, several important points are understood:
The slow and gradual revelation of the Holy Quran was meant to facilitate human learning.
The Holy Prophet ﷺ was already well-versed with its teachings even before the formal beginning of his mission, as indicated by “to mankind.” He was the practicer of the Quran prior to Prophethood.
The method of gradual recitation should be emulated in Quranic recitation.
One should not invent new rules of Tajweed or recitation style.
The Quran should be recited slowly and with appropriate pauses.
This aids understanding and proper reflection.
Just as the rules of recitation come from the Prophet ﷺ, its mystical meanings and interpretations must also be obtained from him.
Interpreting the Quran based on personal opinions is strictly prohibited. For deeper study, consult Tafseer Nacemi and the introduction to JAA-AL-HAQ.
The tafsir of Surah Al-Isra verse 106 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Isra ayat 105 which provides the complete commentary from verse 105 through 106.
(17:106) We have revealed the Qur’an in parts that you may recite it to people slowly and with deliberation; and (for that reason) We have revealed it gradually[119] (to suit particular occasions).
119. This is an answer to this objection: Why has not Allah sent down His message as a whole? Why is He sending it piecemeal? Has Allah any need to think deliberately what to send down? As the answer to this objection has been given in (Surah An-Nahl, Ayat 101-102) and in the Explanatory Notes 104-106 added to them.
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