وَنَادَىٰٓ أَصْحَـٰبُ ٱلْجَنَّةِ أَصْحَـٰبَ ٱلنَّارِ أَن قَدْ وَجَدْنَا مَا وَعَدَنَا رَبُّنَا حَقًّا فَهَلْ وَجَدتُّم مَّا وَعَدَ رَبُّكُمْ حَقًّا ۖ قَالُوا۟ نَعَمْ ۚ فَأَذَّنَ مُؤَذِّنٌۢ بَيْنَهُمْ أَن لَّعْنَةُ ٱللَّهِ عَلَى ٱلظَّـٰلِمِينَ 44
Translations
And the companions of Paradise will call out to the companions of the Fire, "We have already found what our Lord promised us to be true. Have you found what your Lord promised to be true?" They will say, "Yes." Then an announcer will announce among them, "The curse of Allāh shall be upon the wrongdoers
Transliteration
Wa nada ashabu al-jannati ashaba al-nari an qad wajadna ma wa'adana rabbuna haqqan fa-hal wajadtum ma wa'ada rabbukum haqqan qalu na'am fa-adh-dhana mu'adhdhin baynahum an la'natu Allahi 'ala al-zalimin
Tafsir (Explanation)
The inhabitants of Paradise call out to the inhabitants of Hell, declaring that they have found Allah's promise to them to be true, and ask if those in Hell have likewise found His promise to be true. The people of Hell respond affirmatively (acknowledging that Allah's threat was indeed true), and then a herald proclaims between them that the curse of Allah is upon the wrongdoers. This ayah illustrates the reality of the Hereafter and demonstrates both the vindication of the faithful and the acknowledgment of the damned that Allah's word is absolute truth.
Revelation Context
This ayah is part of a broader Meccan narrative describing the scenes of the Day of Judgment and the separation of the righteous from the wicked. It falls within the context of Surah Al-A'raf's extended discussion of Hell and Paradise (7:40-51), designed to warn the Meccan polytheists of the consequences of disbelief and to encourage believers with the promise of reward. The surah emphasizes accountability and the inescapability of Allah's justice.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'The people of Paradise will look at the people of Hell as you look at a distant planet in the sky' (Sahih Bukhari 4531). This hadith illustrates the separation and vantage point described in the ayah. Additionally, numerous hadith collections describe dialogues between the inhabitants of Paradise and Hell on the Day of Judgment.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches that Allah's promises are absolute and incontestable—both rewards for the righteous and consequences for the wrongdoers will be realized in full. It should inspire believers to steadfastly pursue righteousness with confidence that their trust in Allah's word is well-placed, while serving as a stern warning to those who dismiss divine guidance.