لِّلطَّـٰغِينَ مَـَٔابًا 22
Translations
For the transgressors, a place of return,
Transliteration
Lillttoghina ma'aba
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah refers to Hell (Jahannam) as the final destination and return place for the transgressors and arrogant disbelievers on the Day of Judgment. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari explain that 'ma'aba' (مَآبًا) literally means 'a return' or 'a place of return,' emphasizing that Hell is the inevitable consequence and final abode prepared for those who transgress against Allah's commands and reject His guidance.
Revelation Context
Surah An-Naba is a Meccan surah that describes the Day of Judgment and the final destinations of believers and disbelievers. This ayah appears in the latter part of the surah (verses 21-30) where Allah contrasts the rewards of the righteous with the punishments awaiting the transgressors, reinforcing the central message of accountability on the Day of Resurrection.
Related Hadiths
The concept is supported by numerous hadiths regarding the Fire and its inhabitants. Abu Huraira reported that the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said, 'The Fire of Hell is seventy times hotter than the fire of the world' (Sahih Bukhari). Also relevant is the hadith in Sahih Muslim where the Prophet described the vastness and horror of Hell for those who disobey Allah.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah serves as a profound reminder that all transgressions against Allah's commands have ultimate consequences; believers should constantly reflect on their actions and repent sincerely, knowing that Allah is Just and will hold every soul accountable for its deeds.
Related Ayahs
يَوْمَ نَحْشُرُ ٱلْمُتَّقِينَ إِلَى ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ وَفْدًا
On the Day We will gather the righteous to the Most Merciful as a delegation
فَكُبْكِبُوا۟ فِيهَا هُمْ وَٱلْغَاوُۥنَ
So they will be overturned into it [i.e., Hellfire], they and the deviators
فَوَرَبِّكَ لَنَحْشُرَنَّهُمْ وَٱلشَّيَـٰطِينَ ثُمَّ لَنُحْضِرَنَّهُمْ حَوْلَ جَهَنَّمَ جِثِيًّا
So by your Lord, We will surely gather them and the devils; then We will bring them to be present around Hell upon their knees.
وَفُتِحَتِ ٱلسَّمَآءُ فَكَانَتْ أَبْوَٰبًا
And the heaven is opened and will become gateways.