إِنَّ ٱلْمُتَّقِينَ فِى مَقَامٍ أَمِينٍ 51
Translations
Indeed, the righteous will be in a secure place:
Transliteration
Inna al-muttaqeen fee maqamin ameen
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah affirms that the God-fearing (al-muttaqun) will be in a place of security and safety in Paradise. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, 'maqam amin' (secure station) refers to an exalted, protected position in Jannah where the righteous will dwell in complete peace, free from fear, sorrow, or any harm. Al-Qurtubi emphasizes that this security encompasses both physical safety and spiritual tranquility, representing the ultimate reward for those who maintained piety throughout their lives.
Revelation Context
Surah Ad-Dukhan was revealed in Mecca during a period of intense opposition to the Prophet Muhammad. This ayah appears within the conclusion of the surah, which contrasts the fate of the righteous with that of the disbelievers, offering hope and reassurance to the early Muslim community facing persecution.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'In Paradise, there are things that no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no human heart has conceived' (Sahih Bukhari 3072). Also relevant: 'Whoever is protected from the fire of Hell and admitted to Paradise has succeeded' (Sahih Muslim 196).
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches that genuine piety and God-consciousness lead to ultimate security and peace—both spiritual fulfillment in this life and eternal safety in the next. For believers facing hardship, it provides assurance that their steadfastness will result in a place of true peace where all worldly anxieties and fears are permanently removed.