Yusuf 12:2

<h2>Which was revealed in Makkah</h2><p>بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ</p><p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.</p><h2>Qualities of the Qur'an</h2><p>In the beginning of Surat Al-Baqarah we talked about the separate letters, Allah said,</p><p>تِلْكَ ءايَـتُ الْكِتَـبِ</p><p>(These are the verses of the Book) in reference to the Clear Qur'an that is plain and apparent, and explains, clarifies and makes known the unclear matters. Allah said next,</p><p>إِنَّآ أَنْزَلْنَاهُ قُرْآنًا عَرَبِيًّا لَّعَلَّكُمْ تَعْقِلُونَ</p><p>(Verily, We have sent it down as an Arabic Qur'an in order that you may understand.) The Arabic language is the most eloquent, plain, deep and expressive of the meanings that might arise in one's mind. Therefore, the most honorable Book, was revealed in the most honorable language, to the most honorable Prophet and Messenger , delivered by the most honorable angel, in the most honorable land on earth, and its revelation started during the most honorable month of the year, Ramadan. Therefore, the Qur'an is perfect in every respect. So Allah said,</p><p>نَحْنُ نَقُصُّ عَلَيْكَ أَحْسَنَ الْقَصَصِ بِمَآ أَوْحَيْنَآ إِلَيْكَ هَـذَا الْقُرْءَانَ</p><p>(We relate unto you the best of stories through Our revelations unto you, of this Qur'an.)</p><h2>Reason behind revealing Ayah (12:3)</h2><p>On the reason behind revealing Ayah (12:3), Ibn Jarir At-Tabari recorded …

Lo! We have revealed it, a Lecture in Arabic, that ye may understand.

We have sent it down as an Arabic Qur'an, in order that ye may learn wisdom.

Verily, We have sent it down as an Arabic Quran in order that you may understand.

We have revealed it an Arabic Quran, so that you may understand.