فَإِنَّ ٱلْجَحِيمَ هِىَ ٱلْمَأْوَىٰ 39
Translations
Then indeed, Hellfire will be [his] refuge.
Transliteration
Fa-inna al-jahima hiya al-ma'wa
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah concludes the surah by affirming that Hell (al-Jahim) is the final refuge and destination for those who turn away from Allah's guidance and choose to deny Him. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi emphasize that 'al-ma'wa' (the refuge/abode) signifies a permanent dwelling place, emphasizing the finality and severity of this consequence for the disbelievers mentioned throughout the surah.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears at the conclusion of Surah An-Nazi'at, which was revealed in Mecca during the early period of Islam. The surah addresses the reality of the Day of Judgment and the resurrection, with this final verse serving as the ultimate warning to those who reject the message of monotheism and deny the resurrection.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said regarding the inhabitants of Hell: 'The fire of the children of Adam complained to its Lord, saying: O Lord, my parts consume each other. So He allowed it to have two breaths—one in winter and one in summer.' (Sahih Bukhari 3260). Additionally, the Prophet warned of Hell's severity in numerous hadiths about those who reject faith and persist in disbelief.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah serves as a powerful reminder that rejecting Allah's guidance has definite, eternal consequences; it encourages believers to reflect upon their choices and turn to obedience while opportunity remains, and to use this knowledge to inspire compassion and sincere da'wa toward those who have not yet accepted the message.
Related Ayahs
جَهَنَّمَ يَصْلَوْنَهَا فَبِئْسَ ٱلْمِهَادُ
Hell, which they will [enter to] burn, and wretched is the resting place.
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.
فَأَرْسَلْنَا عَلَيْهِمُ ٱلطُّوفَانَ وَٱلْجَرَادَ وَٱلْقُمَّلَ وَٱلضَّفَادِعَ وَٱلدَّمَ ءَايَـٰتٍ مُّفَصَّلَـٰتٍ فَٱسْتَكْبَرُوا۟ وَكَانُوا۟ قَوْمًا مُّجْرِمِينَ
So We sent upon them the flood and locusts and lice and frogs and blood as distinct signs, but they were arrogant and were a criminal people.
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."