The Congregation - Friday - 62:2 He it is Who has sent a Messenger from among the Ummah, one of their own, who recites to them His verses, purifies them and teaches them the Book and wisdom. Before that they were in manifest error. He it is Who has sent a Messenger from among the Ummah, one of their own, who recites to them His verses, purifies them and teaches them the Book and wisdom. Before that they were in manifest error.
Questions to the Verse (9)
The term "UMMI" does not mean "illiterate" but "one who has not read or been acquainted with the books that were revealed before".
Intent; to be cleansed from sins:
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Allah sends His message so that it may be understood, by one of the people and in the language of that people:
Perversion according to the Qur'an:
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The general message of the Qur'an:
For a long time before the Prophet Muhammad, the people of Mecca were not given the Book, and they had become a corrupt and misguided society:
In the context of verses 2, 3, 4: The books that Allah has sent down are a blessing for mankind because they guide them to the right path and contain the principles of forgiveness:

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