Al-Qudwah: Jurnal Studi Al-Qur'an dan Hadis
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): June

The Infallibility of the Prophet and Divine Admonition in Sūrah ʿAbasa (Verses 1–10): An Analysis from the Perspective of the Adhwāʾ al-Bayān Tafsīr

Umro Lania Hasibuan (Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau, Indonesia)
Jani Arni (Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau, Indonesia)
Lukmanul Hakim (Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau, Indonesia)
Edi Hermanto (Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau, Indonesia)
Muhammad Raffin Althafulayya (Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Jul 2026

Abstract

The concept of the Prophet Muḥammad’s (peace be upon him) infallibility (ʿiṣmah) represents a fundamental doctrine within Islamic theology and has been the focus of extensive scholarly debate, particularly in relation to the Qur’ānic verses of ʿitāb (divine admonition), notably Sūrah ʿAbasa (1–10). Diverse interpretations of these verses have produced varying perspectives concerning the interplay between prophetic infallibility and Allah’s admonition in the Qur’ān. This study seeks to examine the notion of prophetic infallibility in Sūrah ʿAbasa (1–10) through the exegesis of Muḥammad al-Amīn al-Shinqīṭī as presented in Tafsīr Aḍwāʾ al-Bayān. Employing a library research methodology with a descriptive-analytical approach, the research utilises primary data from Tafsīr Aḍwāʾ al-Bayān alongside secondary sources encompassing works on Qur’ānic exegesis, ʿUlūm al-Qurʾān, and pertinent studies in Islamic theology. The findings reveal that al-Shinqīṭī interprets the admonition in Sūrah ʿAbasa not as indicative of the Prophet’s sin or error, but rather as a form of taʾdīb rabbānī (divine instruction) aimed at refining the Prophet’s method of daʿwah, without contravening the principle of prophetic infallibility. Furthermore, the admonition underscores the principle of human equality before divine revelation, emphasising that the orientation of daʿwah should be determined by receptivity to divine guidance (hidāyah) rather than social status. This study contributes to the field of theological Qur’ānic exegesis by demonstrating that al-Shinqīṭī’s interpretation offers a coherent synthesis between the doctrine of prophetic infallibility and the verses of ʿitāb, thereby providing a more nuanced understanding of the relationship between divine revelation, divine instruction, and prophetic authority.

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alqudwah

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Religion Social Sciences

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Al-Qudwah is a journal published by the Quran and Tafsir Science Study Program and the Hadith Science Study Program, Faculty of Ushuluddin, State Islamic University Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau. The journal Al-Qudwah is published twice a year in January-June and July-December. Al-Qudwah is a journal ...