۞ لَهُمْ دَارُ ٱلسَّلَـٰمِ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ ۖ وَهُوَ وَلِيُّهُم بِمَا كَانُوا۟ يَعْمَلُونَ 127
Translations
For them will be the Home of Peace [i.e., Paradise] with their Lord. And He will be their protecting friend because of what they used to do.
Transliteration
Lahum daru assalami inda rabbihim wa huwa waliyyuhum bima kanu yaamaloona
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah declares that for the righteous believers, there is the 'Dar al-Salam' (the House of Peace), which refers to Paradise, prepared for them in the presence of their Lord. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi, Allah Himself is their Protector and Guardian because of the righteous deeds they performed in this life, emphasizing that Paradise is earned through obedience and good actions. The ayah affirms the divine justice—that reward is commensurate with one's deeds, and that Allah personally oversees the affairs of those who worked righteously.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the context of Surah Al-An'am's discussion of divine guidance and the consequences of following or rejecting it. It comes after verses addressing those who reject the signs of Allah, creating a contrast between the fate of the righteous and the misguided. The surah emphasizes Allah's authority and justice in rewarding those who believe and obey.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'Paradise has one hundred levels, and between each level is the distance of one hundred years.' (Jami' at-Tirmidhi 2531). Additionally, in Sahih Muslim, the Prophet described paradise as containing what 'no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no human heart has ever imagined.'
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that sincere righteous actions have eternal consequences and that Allah's watchful care extends to those who dedicate themselves to His obedience. It provides comfort and motivation to persist in good deeds, knowing that Paradise—a place of ultimate peace—awaits those who truly work for it.