كَذَٰلِكَ ۖ وَأَوْرَثْنَـٰهَا قَوْمًا ءَاخَرِينَ 28
Translations
Thus. And We caused to inherit it another people.
Transliteration
Kathālika wa-awrathnāhā qawman ākhareena
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah refers to Allah's inheritance of the land of Egypt and its treasures to another people after Pharaoh and his followers were destroyed. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari interpret this as referring to the Children of Israel who inherited Egypt's wealth and resources after the drowning of Pharaoh's army. The ayah demonstrates Allah's perfect justice and power in transferring blessings from those who reject Him to those who obey Him.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears within the narrative of Surah Ad-Dukhan, which recounts the story of Prophet Musa and Pharaoh. Verse 28 specifically follows the account of Pharaoh's destruction and the parting of the Red Sea, contextualizing how Allah transferred the dominion and treasures of Egypt to the Israelites as a sign of His divine justice and fulfillment of His promises to the believers.
Related Hadiths
While no hadith directly cites this ayah, related themes appear in narrations about the conquest of Khaybar and how Allah transferred the wealth of those who rejected faith to believers. The principle aligns with hadiths in Sahih Bukhari regarding Allah's support of the believers against their enemies.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches that rejecting Allah's signs and oppressing His servants leads to loss of blessings and authority, while faith and obedience result in inheriting honor and prosperity. For modern Muslims, it reinforces trust in Allah's justice and the assurance that He never abandons His faithful servants despite worldly hardships.