Transliteration:( Laqad jaaa'akum Rasoolum min anfusikum 'azeezun 'alaihi maa 'anittum hareesun 'alaikum bilmu'mineena ra'oofur raheem )
“Certainly, there has come to you a Messenger [363] from among yourselves. It is grievous [364] to him what you suffer; he is very eager for your guidance [365], and is kind and merciful to the believers.”
Several meanings emerge from this part of the verse:
The phrase “has come” indicates that the Holy Prophet ﷺ is a benefactor who comes to give, like a well or raincloud, offering benefit rather than awaiting it.
The term “from among yourselves” indicates that the Holy Prophet ﷺ resides in the heart of every believer, reflecting a living spiritual presence.
The use of “Messenger” implies that he is the Prophet for all of mankind, without restriction to any tribe or group.
The Tanween on the letter Laam of Rasool suggests his resplendence and exalted nature.
The connection between the Prophet ﷺ and his followers is like the soul’s connection to the body, completely aware of every hardship it endures. Hence, the verse continues with “it is grievous to him what you suffer.”
His attributes reflect those of Allah—as Allah is Kind and Merciful, so is His Prophet ﷺ, in both quality and effect.
While his mercy is universal, his compassion is especially directed toward the believers.
If one pauses at ‘Azīz’, the meaning becomes that he is more beloved to believers than their own lives, and their sins are entrusted to his mercy and intercession.
In some readings, anfusikum has a different vowel pattern, indicating the Prophet ﷺ was raised from among the noblest of people—Quraishi, Hashimi, Muttalibi, with pure and believing ancestors. Likewise, his Ummah is the best of nations, his parents superior to those of other Prophets, and Madina Munawwarah—his residence—is the most sacred city.
In essence, the Messenger ﷺ is the embodiment of grandeur and perfection. Though born in Makkah and settled in Madina, his spiritual presence lives in every believer’s heart. Just as the sun remains in the fourth heaven yet shines upon the entire universe, so too does the Prophet ﷺ's universal benefit reach all—even though faith settles only in the hearts of believers. His light cultivates spirituality, nourishes hearts, and uplifts souls—like the sun bringing life to seeds and brilliance to gems.
Though the Prophet ﷺ is no longer physically visible, his presence remains eternal. Just like the sun may set yet continues to exist, so too does the blessed presence of the Prophet ﷺ continue forever.
The Prophet ﷺ is deeply affected by the pain and suffering of his followers. His blessed heart bears the burden of their difficulties. This awareness is not momentary—rather, it is everlasting, just like his eternal mercy and prophetic light.
Others may care deeply for their children, but the Prophet ﷺ is more ardently concerned for the guidance, well-being, and salvation of his entire Ummah. His intense desire for the spiritual and worldly welfare of his followers surpasses all worldly love, making him the most compassionate guide and intercessor for the believers.
128. Verily, there has come unto you a Messenger from among yourselves. It grieves him that you should receive any injury or difficulty. He is eager for you; for the believers ﴿he is﴾ full of pity, kind, and merciful. 129. But if they turn away, say: “Allah is sufficient for me. There is no God but He, in Him I put my trust and He is the Lord of the Mighty Throne.”
(I was sent with the easy Hanifiyah ﴿monotheism﴾ way.) An authenic Hadith mentions,
(Verily, this religion is easy) and its Law is all easy, lenient and perfect. It is easy for those whom Allah the Exalted makes it easy.)
(He is eager for you), that you gain guidance and acquire benefits in this life and the Hereafter. Imam Ahmad recorded that `Abdullah bin Mas`ud said that the Messenger of Allah said,
(Verily, every matter that Allah has prohibited, He knows that some among you will breach it; but I am indeed holding you by the waist so that you do not fall in the Fire, just like butterflies and flies.) Allah’s statement next,
(for the believers (he is) full of pity, kind, and merciful.) ﴿9:128﴾, is similar to His other statement,
(And be kind and humble to the believers who follow you. Then if they disobey you, say: “I am innocent of what you do.” And put your trust in the All-Mighty, the Most Merciful) ﴿26:215-217﴾. Allah the Exalted commanded His Messenger in this honorable Ayah,
(But if they turn away), from the glorious, pure, perfect and encompassing Law that you — O Muhammad — brought them,
(then say: “Allah is sufficient for me. There is no God but He,) Allah is sufficient for me, there is no deity worthy of worship except Him, and in Him I put my trust. Similarly, Allah said,
((He alone is) the Lord of the east and the west; there is no God but He. So take Him alone as a guardian.) ﴿73:9﴾. Allah said next,
(Verily, there has come unto you a Messenger from among yourselves …) ﴿9:128﴾” until the end of the Surah It is recorded in the Sahih that Zayd bin Thabit said, “I found the last Ayah in Surah Bara’ah with Khuzaymah bin Thabit.” This is the end of Surah Bara’ah, all praise is due to Allah.
(and He is the Lord of the Mighty Throne) ﴿9:129﴾. He is the King and Creator of all things, and He is the Lord of the Mighty Throne (`Arsh), which is above all creation; all that is in and between the heavens and earths is under the Throne (`Arsh) and subservient to Allah’s power. His knowledge encompasses all things, and His decision will certainly come to pass over all matters. He is the guardian of all things. Imam Ahmad recorded that Ibn `Abbas said that Ubayy bin Ka`Bara’ah with Khuzaymah bin Thabit . ” This is the end of Surah Bara’ah, all praise is due to Allah.
(9:128) There has come to you a Messenger of Allah from among yourselves, who is distressed by the losses you sustain, who is ardently desirous of your welfare and is tender and merciful to those that believe.
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
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