فَسُبْحَـٰنَ ٱلَّذِى بِيَدِهِۦ مَلَكُوتُ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ وَإِلَيْهِ تُرْجَعُونَ 83
Translations
So exalted is He in whose hand is the realm of all things, and to Him you will be returned.
Transliteration
Fasubhana alladhee bi-yadihi malakootu kulli shay'in wa-ilayhi turja'oon
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah glorifies Allah's absolute sovereignty and dominion over all creation, declaring that everything is in His Hand (Malakut). The verse concludes Surah Ya-Sin by affirming the certainty of the return to Allah on the Day of Judgment. Ibn Kathir notes this serves as a powerful reminder that despite worldly distractions, all power and authority belong exclusively to Allah, and all beings will inevitably return to Him for accounting.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears at the conclusion of Surah Ya-Sin, which is a Meccan surah focused on affirming monotheism and the reality of resurrection. The surah uses parables and signs to convince the Meccan disbelievers of Allah's oneness and power. This final verse encapsulates the surah's central message: absolute divine sovereignty and the certainty of returning to Allah.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, 'The best of supplications is to say: Alhamdulillah (all praise belongs to Allah)' and 'There is no one more patient in hearing offensive speech than Allah' (Sahih Bukhari 4477), relating to Allah's complete mastery and forbearance. Additionally, 'Verily, to Allah we belong and verily, to Him we will return' (Quran 2:156, referenced in authentic traditions about acceptance of calamity).
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that worldly power and possessions are temporary illusions—true power resides solely with Allah. Recognizing this fundamental truth should inspire humility, trust in Allah's plan, and preparation for the inevitable meeting with Him on the Day of Judgment, fostering conscious accountability in all actions.