وَلَسَوْفَ يُعْطِيكَ رَبُّكَ فَتَرْضَىٰٓ 5
Translations
And your Lord is going to give you, and you will be satisfied.
Transliteration
Wa-lasawfa yu'tika rabbuka fatarada
Tafsir (Explanation)
Allah swears by the morning hours that He will grant the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) such abundant blessings and honor that he will be completely satisfied and pleased. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari explain this as a divine promise encompassing both worldly success and the ultimate honor of intercession on the Day of Judgment. This ayah reassures the Prophet during the early difficult years in Mecca, affirming that his Lord's generosity would exceed all expectations.
Revelation Context
Surah Ad-Duhaa was revealed during a period when the Prophet experienced a temporary cessation of Quranic revelations (known as fatra), which caused him anxiety and concern. The surah, beginning with an oath by the morning, comes as divine consolation, reminding him of Allah's favor upon him and promising future blessings. This context transforms the ayah into a powerful reassurance during spiritual difficulty.
Related Hadiths
The hadith in Sahih Bukhari where the Prophet said, 'By the One in whose Hand is my soul, I am the most honored of the children of Adam on the Day of Resurrection,' relates to the ultimate fulfillment of this promise. Additionally, hadiths about the Prophet's intercession (Shafaa'ah) in Sahih Muslim complement this ayah's promise of divine satisfaction.
Themes
Key Lesson
When facing uncertainty or spiritual trials, believers should trust in Allah's promise of eventual fulfillment and reward, knowing that divine provision often exceeds our expectations and hopes. This ayah teaches resilience in faith during difficult seasons, reminding us that temporary hardship precedes abundant blessing from the Lord.