إِذْ نَجَّيْنَـٰهُ وَأَهْلَهُۥٓ أَجْمَعِينَ 134
Translations
[So mention] when We saved him and his family, all,
Transliteration
Idh najjaynāhu wa-ahlahu ajma'īn
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah refers to Allah's salvation of Nuh (Noah) and his entire household from the flood that destroyed the disbelievers. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari emphasize that this deliverance was a mercy from Allah upon those who believed and remained steadfast with the Prophet, while all others perished in the flood. The phrase 'ajma'īn' (all together) underscores the completeness of their salvation as a reward for their faith and obedience.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears within Surah As-Saffat's recitation of righteous prophets and their stories. It is part of a Meccan surah that comforts the Prophet Muhammad and early Muslims by reminding them of how Allah protected His faithful servants throughout history, providing reassurance during persecution in Mecca. The context emphasizes divine protection for believers across generations.
Related Hadiths
The story of Nuh and his people is referenced in Sahih Bukhari and Muslim in various ahadiths about the major prophets. A relevant hadith appears in Sunan Ibn Majah where the Prophet mentions Nuh as one of the five greatest messengers (Ul-'Azm), highlighting his significance and the preservation of his righteous family.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches that Allah's protection extends not only to individual believers but to entire families and communities that maintain faith and righteousness; modern readers should seek to cultivate household environments of faith and obedience, trusting that Allah preserves those who sincerely submit to Him.