هَـٰذَا مَا تُوعَدُونَ لِكُلِّ أَوَّابٍ حَفِيظٍ 32
Translations
[It will be said], "This is what you were promised - for every returner [to Allāh] and keeper [of His covenant].
Transliteration
Hādhā mā tū'adūn li-kulli awwābin hafīz
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah declares that Paradise is the promise for every penitent servant who turns constantly to Allah in repentance and the one who guards their faith and actions with vigilance. Ibn Kathir explains that 'awwāb' (the oft-returning) refers to those who repeatedly repent and turn back to Allah, while 'hafīz' (the guardian/preserver) denotes those who carefully preserve their religious obligations and protect themselves from sin. Al-Qurtubi emphasizes that this verse combines two essential qualities for earning Paradise: sincere repentance and steadfast obedience.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in Surah Qaf, a Meccan chapter focused on themes of resurrection, accountability, and Paradise. It comes within the context of describing the rewards awaiting the righteous believers in the Hereafter, serving as encouragement for those who earnestly seek Allah's forgiveness and maintain their devotion despite worldly challenges.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: 'The best of you are those who turn to Allah in repentance most frequently' (Tirmidhi). Additionally, 'The one who guards their prayer guards their faith' (related to the concept of hafīz in multiple collections).
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers that sincere, continuous repentance combined with vigilant protection of one's religious practice are the keys to Paradise. It offers hope and motivation to strive for spiritual excellence through returning to Allah with humility and maintaining steadfast devotion.