سَأُصْلِيهِ سَقَرَ 26
Translations
I will drive him into Saqar.
Transliteration
Sa-uslīhi-hi saqar
Tafsir (Explanation)
Allah declares His intention to cast the disbeliever (Walīd ibn al-Mughīrah, as mentioned in the surah's context) into Hellfire (Saqar). This ayah emphasizes the certainty of divine punishment for those who reject faith and persist in arrogance and denial. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari note this represents Allah's irrevocable decree against the stubborn rejector of the Message.
Revelation Context
This ayah is part of Surah Al-Muddaththir, which was revealed in Mecca during the early period of prophethood. The specific context involves Allah's response to Walīd ibn al-Mughīrah, a wealthy Meccan leader who rejected the Quran despite its clarity, exemplifying those whose hearts are sealed from guidance. The surah discusses the consequences of rejecting divine signs.
Related Hadiths
Sahih Bukhari reports that the Prophet (ﷺ) described Saqar as one of the levels of Hellfire. Additionally, the Quran frequently emphasizes that disbelievers will be cast into the Fire, as in multiple passages warning of this consequence (e.g., Surah Al-Hajj 22:20).
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers of the serious consequences of rejecting divine guidance and persisting in arrogance, while affirming Allah's perfect justice in punishment. It should inspire reflection on our acceptance of faith and humility before God's signs, encouraging sincere repentance before the Day of Judgment.
Related Ayahs
وَقَالَ ٱلَّذِينَ أُوتُوا۟ ٱلْعِلْمَ وَٱلْإِيمَـٰنَ لَقَدْ لَبِثْتُمْ فِى كِتَـٰبِ ٱللَّهِ إِلَىٰ يَوْمِ ٱلْبَعْثِ ۖ فَهَـٰذَا يَوْمُ ٱلْبَعْثِ وَلَـٰكِنَّكُمْ كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ
But those who were given knowledge and faith will say, "You remained the extent of Allāh's decree until the Day of Resurrection, and this is the Day of Resurrection, but you did not used to know."
وَلِلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ بِرَبِّهِمْ عَذَابُ جَهَنَّمَ ۖ وَبِئْسَ ٱلْمَصِيرُ
And for those who disbelieved in their Lord is the punishment of Hell, and wretched is the destination.
أَيَحْسَبُ أَن لَّن يَقْدِرَ عَلَيْهِ أَحَدٌ
Does he think that never will anyone overcome him?
تِلْكَ ءَايَـٰتُ ٱللَّهِ نَتْلُوهَا عَلَيْكَ بِٱلْحَقِّ ۗ وَمَا ٱللَّهُ يُرِيدُ ظُلْمًا لِّلْعَـٰلَمِينَ
These are the verses of Allāh. We recite them to you, [O Muḥammad], in truth; and Allāh wants no injustice to the worlds [i.e., His creatures].