ثُمَّ ٱلسَّبِيلَ يَسَّرَهُۥ 20
Translations
Then He eased the way for him;
Transliteration
Thumma al-sabīla yassarahu
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah refers to Allah's facilitation of the path (way of life, sustenance, or guidance) for His creation. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari interpret this as Allah making the path of life easy and clear for every living being, whether through instinct, Divine guidance, or provision. The verse emphasizes Allah's perfect knowledge and care in directing all creation toward their destined paths.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in Surah 'Abasa within the context of Allah's signs of creation and His perfect arrangement of all things. The surah focuses on the magnificence of Allah's creative power and His management of human affairs, reminding both believers and disbelievers of His sovereignty over all creation and sustenance.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said in a hadith related by Tirmidhi: 'Every soul knows its provision (rizq) and its appointed term (ajal),' reflecting the divine facilitation of paths. Additionally, the hadith 'Allah has made matters easy for you' (related in various collections) aligns with this theme of Divine facilitation.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds us that Allah has already facilitated our path in life—we need only trust in His wisdom and walk forward with sincere effort and reliance on Him. It teaches humility by recognizing that success and ease come from Allah's grace, not merely from our own striving.