تَحِيَّتُهُمْ يَوْمَ يَلْقَوْنَهُۥ سَلَـٰمٌ ۚ وَأَعَدَّ لَهُمْ أَجْرًا كَرِيمًا 44
Translations
Their greeting the Day they meet Him will be, "Peace." And He has prepared for them a noble reward.
Transliteration
Tahiyyatuhum yawma yalqawnahu assalam wa a'adda lahum ajran karima
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes the greeting of peace (salam) that the righteous will receive when they meet Allah on the Day of Judgment. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, this greeting represents Allah's honor and approval of His servants, signifying their acceptance into Paradise. The 'generous reward' (ajr karim) mentioned refers to the ultimate blessing of entering Paradise and experiencing Allah's pleasure, which surpasses all material rewards.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the context of Surah Al-Ahzab, which was revealed in Medina and addresses various aspects of the Muslim community's organization and spiritual matters. The verse is part of a passage describing the blessings and honors awaiting the believers in the Hereafter, particularly those who maintain piety and obedience to Allah.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'The first group to enter Paradise will have faces as bright as the moon, and Allah will greet them with peace (salam).' Additionally, in Sahih Muslim, it is narrated that the dwellers of Paradise will hear the greeting 'Peace be upon you' from the angels and from Allah Himself.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that ultimate success lies not in worldly acclaim but in receiving Allah's own greeting of peace and approval on the Day of Judgment. It inspires Muslims to strive for righteousness, knowing that true honor comes from being recognized and welcomed by Allah Himself in the Hereafter.
Related Ayahs
وَرَدَّ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ بِغَيْظِهِمْ لَمْ يَنَالُوا۟ خَيْرًا ۚ وَكَفَى ٱللَّهُ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ ٱلْقِتَالَ ۚ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ قَوِيًّا عَزِيزًا
And Allāh repelled those who disbelieved, in their rage, not having obtained any good. And sufficient was Allāh for the believers in battle, and ever is Allāh Powerful and Exalted in Might.
ٱدْعُوهُمْ لِـَٔابَآئِهِمْ هُوَ أَقْسَطُ عِندَ ٱللَّهِ ۚ فَإِن لَّمْ تَعْلَمُوٓا۟ ءَابَآءَهُمْ فَإِخْوَٰنُكُمْ فِى ٱلدِّينِ وَمَوَٰلِيكُمْ ۚ وَلَيْسَ عَلَيْكُمْ جُنَاحٌ فِيمَآ أَخْطَأْتُم بِهِۦ وَلَـٰكِن مَّا تَعَمَّدَتْ قُلُوبُكُمْ ۚ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ غَفُورًا رَّحِيمًا
Call them by [the names of] their fathers; it is more just in the sight of Allāh. But if you do not know their fathers - then they are [still] your brothers in religion and those entrusted to you. And there is no blame upon you for that in which you have erred but [only for] what your hearts intended. And ever is Allāh Forgiving and Merciful.
۞ وَمَن يَقْنُتْ مِنكُنَّ لِلَّهِ وَرَسُولِهِۦ وَتَعْمَلْ صَـٰلِحًا نُّؤْتِهَآ أَجْرَهَا مَرَّتَيْنِ وَأَعْتَدْنَا لَهَا رِزْقًا كَرِيمًا
And whoever of you devoutly obeys Allāh and His Messenger and does righteousness - We will give her her reward twice; and We have prepared for her a noble provision.
وَٱذْكُرْنَ مَا يُتْلَىٰ فِى بُيُوتِكُنَّ مِنْ ءَايَـٰتِ ٱللَّهِ وَٱلْحِكْمَةِ ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ كَانَ لَطِيفًا خَبِيرًا
And remember what is recited in your houses of the verses of Allāh and wisdom. Indeed, Allāh is ever Subtle and Aware.