وَٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ 182
Translations
And praise to Allāh, Lord of the worlds.
Transliteration
Wa-alhamdulillahi Rabbi al-'alameen
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah, the final verse of Surah As-Saffat, expresses absolute praise and gratitude to Allah, Lord of all worlds. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir note that this closing statement serves as a comprehensive conclusion to the surah, affirming that all praise belongs exclusively to Allah for His perfect creation, wisdom, and dominion over the entire universe. It encapsulates the monotheistic message of the surah, reminding believers that worship and gratitude are due to Allah alone.
Revelation Context
Surah As-Saffat is a Meccan surah that describes the hierarchical arrangement of angels and emphasizes Allah's absolute power and the certainty of the Day of Judgment. This final ayah provides a fitting conclusion to the surah's themes, sealing the discourse with an affirmation of divine praise that encompasses all preceding messages about Allah's lordship and the futility of idolatry.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'The best supplication is 'Alhamdulillah' (All praise is due to Allah)' - reported in various collections. Additionally, Surah Al-Fatiha (1:2) contains the identical phrase, establishing it as a foundational expression of Islamic belief and practice.
Themes
Key Lesson
This verse teaches believers that acknowledging and praising Allah for His lordship over all creation is the essence of Islamic worship and should permeate all aspects of our faith journey. It reminds us that regardless of life's circumstances, our ultimate response should be gratitude and praise directed solely to the One true God.