كَذَٰلِكَ وَأَوْرَثْنَـٰهَا بَنِىٓ إِسْرَٰٓءِيلَ 59
Translations
Thus. And We caused to inherit it the Children of Israel.
Transliteration
Kathalika wa-awrathnaha banee isra'eel
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah refers to how Allah inherited the lands and possessions of Pharaoh and his people to the Children of Israel after their exodus from Egypt. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari explain that this inheritance included the treasures, buildings, and fertile lands of Egypt that the Israelites came to occupy and benefit from. The phrase emphasizes Allah's power to transfer wealth and dominion from the oppressors to the oppressed as a manifestation of divine justice and mercy.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears within the context of Surah Ash-Shu'ara, which recounts stories of various prophets and their peoples. Specifically, it follows the narrative of Musa (Moses) and the liberation of the Israelites from Pharaonic oppression, highlighting the material rewards and blessings that followed their deliverance as a sign of Allah's favor and fulfillment of His promises.
Related Hadiths
While no specific hadith directly quotes this ayah, Sahih Bukhari contains numerous ahadith about the Children of Israel inheriting the lands of Egypt, and Muslim scholars frequently reference the historical event described here as substantiation of Allah's promises to the believers.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches that oppression and injustice ultimately lead to loss of power and wealth, while steadfastness in faith and obedience to Allah results in honor, provision, and success. Modern believers can draw comfort that Allah does not abandon the oppressed and that divine justice, though it may take time, is ultimately certain.
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سَأُصْلِيهِ سَقَرَ
I will drive him into Saqar.
وَوُجُوهٌ يَوْمَئِذٍ عَلَيْهَا غَبَرَةٌ
And [other] faces, that Day, will have upon them dust.
وَنَضَعُ ٱلْمَوَٰزِينَ ٱلْقِسْطَ لِيَوْمِ ٱلْقِيَـٰمَةِ فَلَا تُظْلَمُ نَفْسٌ شَيْـًٔا ۖ وَإِن كَانَ مِثْقَالَ حَبَّةٍ مِّنْ خَرْدَلٍ أَتَيْنَا بِهَا ۗ وَكَفَىٰ بِنَا حَـٰسِبِينَ
And We place the scales of justice for the Day of Resurrection, so no soul will be treated unjustly at all. And if there is [even] the weight of a mustard seed, We will bring it forth. And sufficient are We as accountant.
فَأَمَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتِ فَيُوَفِّيهِمْ أُجُورَهُمْ وَيَزِيدُهُم مِّن فَضْلِهِۦ ۖ وَأَمَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ٱسْتَنكَفُوا۟ وَٱسْتَكْبَرُوا۟ فَيُعَذِّبُهُمْ عَذَابًا أَلِيمًا وَلَا يَجِدُونَ لَهُم مِّن دُونِ ٱللَّهِ وَلِيًّا وَلَا نَصِيرًا
And as for those who believed and did righteous deeds, He will give them in full their rewards and grant them extra from His bounty. But as for those who disdained and were arrogant, He will punish them with a painful punishment, and they will not find for themselves besides Allāh any protector or helper.