سَلَـٰمٌ عَلَىٰٓ إِبْرَٰهِيمَ 109
Translations
"Peace upon Abraham."
Transliteration
Salamun alaa Ibraheem
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah conveys peace and blessings upon the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), recognizing his elevated status among the messengers of Allah. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, this salutation reflects the honor and respect bestowed upon Ibrahim for his unwavering faith, obedience, and his role as a forefather of multiple nations and prophets. The phrase emphasizes that Ibrahim's legacy and righteousness are eternally acknowledged by Allah and the believers.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears within Surah As-Saffat's broader narrative celebrating the righteous servants of Allah. The surah contextualizes Ibrahim's story, highlighting his trials (particularly the command to sacrifice his son Ismail) and his ultimate vindication. This salutation comes after the Qur'an describes how Allah saved Ibrahim from the fire of Nimrod and blessed him with righteous progeny, including Ishaq and Ya'qub.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'Ibrahim is the father of the prophets, and I am one of his children.' (Sunan At-Tirmidhi) Additionally, the greeting 'As-Salam alaikum' (peace be upon you) is modeled after such Qur'anic salutations, demonstrating the Islamic practice of invoking peace upon the righteous.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers to honor and respect the prophets and messengers, recognizing their sacrifices and steadfastness in faith. It also reminds us that true greatness lies in obedience to Allah and righteous character, which earn us eternal recognition and respect from both Allah and humanity.