11. Hud "Hud" — Ayah 6
۞ وَمَا مِن دَآبَّةٍۢ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ إِلَّا عَلَى ٱللَّهِ رِزْقُهَا وَيَعْلَمُ مُسْتَقَرَّهَا وَمُسْتَوْدَعَهَا ۚ كُلٌّۭ فِى كِتَٰبٍۢ مُّبِينٍۢ
And there is no creature on earth but that upon Allah is its provision, and He knows its place of dwelling and place of storage. All is in a clear register.
Question

What is the register referred in the ayat?

Answer

The "register" (كِتَٰبٍۢ مُّبِينٍۢ) referred to in Surah Hud, Ayah 6, is a divine, comprehensive record.

Tafsir Ibn Kathir states that Allah informs us that the provisions, dwelling places (مُسْتَقَرَّهَا), and ultimate resting places (مُسْتَوْدَعَهَا), or where creatures will die, are all "written in a Book with Allah that explains it in detail." This highlights its meticulous nature and divine origin.

This concept is supported by cross-references in the Quran. For instance, Surah 6:38 mentions, "We have neglected nothing in the Book," and Surah 6:59 states, "There is not a grain in the darkness of the earth nor anything fresh or dry, but is written in a Clear Record (كِتَٰبٍۢ مُّبِينٍۢ)." These verses emphasize the comprehensiveness of this divine register, encompassing all aspects of creation, known and unknown. The term "كِتَٰبٍۢ مُّبِينٍۢ" (clear register/book) signifies a record that is explicit, manifest, and leaves no doubt regarding its contents, encompassing all knowledge and predestination.

📚 Sources: Classical tafsir (multi-source)