بِمَا غَفَرَ لِى رَبِّى وَجَعَلَنِى مِنَ ٱلْمُكْرَمِينَ 27
Translations
Of how my Lord has forgiven me and placed me among the honored."
Transliteration
Bima ghafara li rabbi wa ja'alani minal-mukrameen
Tafsir (Explanation)
This verse is the grateful proclamation of the believing servant mentioned in Surah Ya-Sin, who thanks Allah for forgiving his sins and granting him an honored status among the righteous. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, this represents the servant's recognition that honor and dignity come not from worldly achievement but from divine forgiveness and Allah's favor, making him among those held in high esteem in the sight of God.
Revelation Context
This ayah occurs within the parable of the three messengers sent to the people of the city (mentioned in verses 13-29). The verse represents the grateful response of a righteous believer who accepted the message while others rejected it. The context illustrates the contrast between those who accept divine guidance and those who reject it, showing the immediate spiritual reward of faith and repentance.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'Whoever is humble for the sake of Allah, Allah will raise him.' (Jami' at-Tirmidhi) - This relates to the honor (ikram) that comes from submission to Allah. Additionally, the hadith 'The most honored person in the sight of Allah is the one most pious' (Jami' at-Tirmidhi) directly parallels the theme of true honor in this verse.
Themes
Key Lesson
True honor and dignity do not come from wealth, status, or worldly achievement, but from Allah's forgiveness, piety, and submission to His will. A believer should cultivate constant gratitude to Allah for His mercy and recognize that the greatest honor is being counted among those who walk in righteousness.