إِنَّهُۥ مِنْ عِبَادِنَا ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ 111
Translations
Indeed, he was of Our believing servants.
Transliteration
Innahu min ibadina al-mu'mineen
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah affirms that Ishaaq (Isaac) was among the righteous servants of Allah who possessed true faith. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari explain that this verse honors Ishaaq's spiritual status and unwavering belief in Allah, highlighting his place among the distinguished believers chosen by Allah. The emphasis on him being from 'our believing servants' underscores both his prophethood and his exemplary character as a model of faith.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears within Surah As-Saffat's narrative passage celebrating the righteous prophets and their commitment to Allah. The context follows the account of Ibrahim's sacrifice and celebrates Ishaaq's birth and his virtuous character as part of the lineage of faithful messengers. The broader thematic context emphasizes the rewards and honor bestowed upon those who remain steadfast in belief.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said in various narrations that Ishaaq was one of the four most favored messengers along with Ibrahim, Musa, and 'Isa (Tirmidhi and others). Additionally, hadith literature emphasizes the special status of the Prophets of the Children of Israel, of whom Ishaaq was a foundational figure.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that true honor in the sight of Allah comes through sincere faith and righteous conduct, not worldly status or lineage alone. We should aspire to embody the spiritual qualities of the righteous servants of Allah, recognizing that proximity to Allah is achieved through unwavering belief and submission.