وَٱلَّذِينَ يَقُولُونَ رَبَّنَا ٱصْرِفْ عَنَّا عَذَابَ جَهَنَّمَ ۖ إِنَّ عَذَابَهَا كَانَ غَرَامًا 65
Translations
And those who say, "Our Lord, avert from us the punishment of Hell. Indeed, its punishment is ever adhering;
Transliteration
Wa alladhina yaqulun Rabbana asrif anna adhaba jahannama inna adhabaha kana gharama
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes the believers who supplicate to their Lord requesting protection from the punishment of Hell, recognizing it as a grievous burden (gharama). According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi, the word 'gharama' (غرام) means an inevitable loss and binding obligation, emphasizing the severity and inescapability of Hell's torment. The ayah highlights how conscious believers are of the reality of the afterlife and demonstrate their piety through earnest supplication for divine protection from punishment.
Revelation Context
This ayah is part of Surah Al-Furqan (The Criterion), a Meccan surah that describes the characteristics of the righteous servants of Allah (ibad ar-Rahman). The context within verses 25:63-76 delineates the qualities of true believers, including their humility, awareness of the Hereafter, and sincere devotion. This specific verse emphasizes fear of Allah and consciousness of accountability.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Whoever asks Allah for Paradise three times, Paradise will say: O Allah, admit him to Paradise. And whoever seeks protection from Hell three times, Hell will say: O Allah, protect him from Hell.' (Tirmidhi). Additionally, the Prophet encouraged making dua: 'The most eloquent supplication on the Day of Judgment will be: Alhamdulillah (All praise belongs to Allah)' emphasizing sincere supplication as foundational worship.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers that awareness of divine accountability should motivate sincere supplication and righteous conduct; acknowledging the reality of Hell's punishment is not pessimism but rather a means of self-discipline that draws one closer to Allah and strengthens devotion.