إِنَّهَا سَآءَتْ مُسْتَقَرًّا وَمُقَامًا 66
Translations
Indeed, it is evil as a settlement and residence."
Transliteration
Innaha sā'at mustaqarran wa maqāmā
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah refers to Hell (Jahannam) as an evil abode and evil resting place for the disbelievers. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi explain that 'mustaqarran' (resting place) and 'maqāmā' (dwelling/abode) emphasize the permanence and wretchedness of Hell as the final destination, underscoring the gravity of rejecting divine guidance. The repetition of condemnation emphasizes the severity of this punishment.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the context of Surah Al-Furqan, which discusses the characteristics of believers and disbelievers, and their respective destinations. The ayah follows verses describing the arrogance of disbelievers and serves as a stark warning about the consequences of rejecting Allah's signs and the message of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said in Sahih Muslim: 'The Fire will be displayed to the people on the Day of Resurrection, and they will say: O Lord, have mercy on us!' This connects to warnings throughout the Quran about Hell's reality. Additionally, Surah At-Tahrim (66:6) mentions Hell as a severe punishment.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah serves as a powerful reminder that rejecting Allah's guidance and His messengers leads to severe, permanent consequences in the Hereafter. For modern believers, it should strengthen conviction in following the straight path and inspire compassion for those still in spiritual darkness, motivating sincere efforts in da'wah (calling to Islam).
Related Ayahs
وَأُتْبِعُوا۟ فِى هَـٰذِهِ ٱلدُّنْيَا لَعْنَةً وَيَوْمَ ٱلْقِيَـٰمَةِ ۗ أَلَآ إِنَّ عَادًا كَفَرُوا۟ رَبَّهُمْ ۗ أَلَا بُعْدًا لِّعَادٍ قَوْمِ هُودٍ
And they were [therefore] followed in this world with a curse and [as well] on the Day of Resurrection. Unquestionably, ʿAad denied their Lord; then away with ʿAad, the people of Hūd.
قَالَ قَدْ وَقَعَ عَلَيْكُم مِّن رَّبِّكُمْ رِجْسٌ وَغَضَبٌ ۖ أَتُجَـٰدِلُونَنِى فِىٓ أَسْمَآءٍ سَمَّيْتُمُوهَآ أَنتُمْ وَءَابَآؤُكُم مَّا نَزَّلَ ٱللَّهُ بِهَا مِن سُلْطَـٰنٍ ۚ فَٱنتَظِرُوٓا۟ إِنِّى مَعَكُم مِّنَ ٱلْمُنتَظِرِينَ
[Hūd] said, "Already have defilement and anger fallen upon you from your Lord. Do you dispute with me concerning [mere] names you have named them, you and your fathers, for which Allāh has not sent down any authority? Then wait; indeed, I am with you among those who wait."
وَقَوْمَ نُوحٍ مِّن قَبْلُ ۖ إِنَّهُمْ كَانُوا۟ هُمْ أَظْلَمَ وَأَطْغَىٰ
And the people of Noah before. Indeed, it was they who were [even] more unjust and oppressing.
أَوَلَمْ يَهْدِ لِلَّذِينَ يَرِثُونَ ٱلْأَرْضَ مِنۢ بَعْدِ أَهْلِهَآ أَن لَّوْ نَشَآءُ أَصَبْنَـٰهُم بِذُنُوبِهِمْ ۚ وَنَطْبَعُ عَلَىٰ قُلُوبِهِمْ فَهُمْ لَا يَسْمَعُونَ
Has it not become clear to those who inherited the earth after its [previous] people that if We willed, We could afflict them for their sins? But We seal over their hearts so they do not hear.