فَأَمَّا مَنْ أُوتِىَ كِتَـٰبَهُۥ بِيَمِينِهِۦ 7
Translations
Then as for he who is given his record in his right hand,
Transliteration
Fa-amma man ootiya kitabahu bi-yaminih
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah refers to those who will receive their book of deeds in their right hand on the Day of Judgment, indicating they are among the blessed and successful. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi explain that receiving the book in the right hand is a sign of divine pleasure and entry into Paradise, contrasting with those who receive it in their left hand or behind their backs. The right hand (yamin) symbolizes honor, acceptance, and righteousness in Islamic tradition.
Revelation Context
This ayah is part of Surah Al-Inshiqaq, a Meccan chapter that vividly describes the Day of Judgment and the final reckoning. The surah establishes the certainty of resurrection and divine accountability, with this particular ayah presenting the contrasting fates of the righteous and unrighteous in the afterlife.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'On the Day of Judgment, a person will be given their book either in their right hand or behind their back.' (Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3133). Additionally, Sahih Bukhari contains numerous ahadith about the distribution of deeds on the Day of Judgment where the right hand signifies acceptance.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds us that our actions in this life determine our eternal fate, motivating righteous conduct and moral consciousness. It encourages believers to live consciously, knowing that Allah records and will judge all deeds, making accountability a driving force for spiritual discipline.