380. The debate in the superior assembly.

In this verse (38:69) of the Quran, it is being said, ‘during the debate among the superior, regarding creation (of Adam) you (Muhammad) were not present’. There are different views expressed by the exegesis regarding the same. But looking into the subsequent verses we can come to understand the subject matter without the need for any exegesis.

The words ‘the assembly of superior’ refers to the angels. When we investigate the Quran for any reference regarding the debate among the superior (angels), we find a mention of an incident through verse (2:30) of the Quran, it is found as, the angels expressed their reservation about the creation of man by God. 2:30 The same matter could be found mentioned in the subsequent verses following 2:30. 

The same is being commanded to be conveyed by Prophet Muhammad in the Quran.

The message conveyed in this verse is ‘I was not present in the place where the debate took place, there is no way I could come to know about it; hence I convey only that is being revealed to me by the Almighty.