رَبِّ هَبْ لِى حُكْمًا وَأَلْحِقْنِى بِٱلصَّـٰلِحِينَ 83
Translations
[And he said], "My Lord, grant me authority and join me with the righteous.
Transliteration
Rabbi hab lee hukman wa alhaqqni bis-saliheen
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah records Prophet Ibrahim's supplication to Allah, asking for wisdom (hukm) and to be joined with the righteous (as-saliheen) in the Hereafter. According to classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, Ibrahim's request for wisdom encompasses both prophetic knowledge and sound judgment in religious and worldly affairs, while his plea to be joined with the righteous reflects his desire for spiritual elevation and companionship with those who obey Allah. This du'a emphasizes that true success lies not merely in material blessings, but in moral and spiritual excellence.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears within Surah ash-Shu'ara (The Poets), a Meccan chapter that documents the supplications and struggles of various prophets. The broader context of verses 83-89 presents Ibrahim's complete du'a, which follows the mention of his trials and his steadfastness in faith, illustrating how the prophets turned to Allah in humility despite their elevated status.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'The best of you are those with the best character' (Jami' at-Tirmidhi 1162), which resonates with Ibrahim's desire to be among as-saliheen (the righteous). Additionally, the Prophet emphasized seeking wisdom and understanding: 'Whoever Allah wishes good for, He grants them understanding of the religion' (Sahih Bukhari 71).
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers that true aspiration should be directed toward spiritual elevation and righteousness rather than worldly gains alone, and that sincere supplication combined with righteous action is the path to becoming among as-saliheen. It reminds us that wisdom (hukm) in Islam encompasses both intellectual understanding and virtuous conduct aligned with divine guidance.