وَصَـٰحِبَتِهِۦ وَبَنِيهِ 36
Translations
And his wife and his children,
Transliteration
wa-sāhibatuh wa-banīh
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah refers to a man's wife and children who will be separated from him on the Day of Judgment. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir explain that despite the close bonds of kinship and companionship in this life, these relationships cannot help or save one another when facing Allah's judgment. Al-Qurtubi notes that this verse emphasizes the isolation each soul will experience before Allah, where no family ties can intervene or provide protection.
Revelation Context
Surah 'Abasa is a Meccan surah that addresses themes of the Day of Judgment and resurrection. This ayah appears in a passage (verses 33-42) describing the events of the Day of Judgment, specifically highlighting how each person will be preoccupied with their own fate and unable to help even their closest loved ones.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Each soul will know what it has sent forward and kept back' (Quran 82:5). Additionally, in Sahih Muslim, the Prophet described the Day of Judgment when 'a man will flee from his brother, his mother, his father, his companion, and his children' (Surah 'Abasa 80:34-36).
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds us that while family bonds are precious in this life, they cannot substitute for our personal accountability to Allah. We must prioritize our spiritual preparation and righteousness in this world, as on the Day of Judgment, each soul stands alone before its Creator.