The verse "ذَٰلِكَ ٱلْكِتَٰبُ لَا رَيْبَ ۛ فِيهِ ۛ هُدًۭى لِّلْمُتَّقِينَ" (2:2) declares the Quran's divine origin and purpose.

Ibn Kathir, citing numerous Companions like Ibn `Abbas and Ibn Mas`ud, states that "لَا رَيْبَ فِيهِ" (no doubt in it) means the Quran is unequivocally revealed from Allah (Source 1). This is corroborated by other verses such as 32:2, "The revelation of the Book (this Qur'an) in which there is no doubt, is from the Lord of all that exists." Linguistically, "رَيْبَ" (rayb) signifies doubt, emphasizing the Quran's certainty (Source 1).

The phrase "هُدًۭى لِّلْمُتَّقِينَ" (guidance for the Muttaqin) specifies the recipients of its benefit. "Al-Muttaqin" are defined as believers who avoid Shirk, obey Allah, fear His punishment, and hope in His mercy (Source 3, 4). Ibn Kathir highlights that while the Quran is guidance itself, its benefit is primarily realized by those with *Taqwa* (fear of Allah), as evidenced by verses like 41:44 and 10:57 (Source 2, 3). The term "Huda" (guidance) here refers to the inner faith Allah creates in the heart, distinct from merely explaining the truth (Source 5).

There is scholarly consensus that pausing after "لَا رَيْبَ فِيهِ" is preferred, making "هُدًۭى" an attribute of the Quran itself, signifying its inherent guidance (Source 2).

📚 Sources: Classical tafsir (multi-source)