وَنُيَسِّرُكَ لِلْيُسْرَىٰ 8
Translations
And We will ease you toward ease.
Transliteration
Wa nuyssiruka lil-yusra
Tafsir (Explanation)
Allah promises to make ease accessible and attainable for the believer, facilitating the path of righteousness and spiritual development. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari interpret this as Allah's divine assistance in guiding the servant toward good deeds and the straight path, removing obstacles from their journey toward obedience. This ayah reflects the Quranic principle that Allah does not burden souls beyond their capacity, and He provides the means and facilitation for those who seek to follow His guidance.
Revelation Context
Surah Al-A'la is a Meccan surah that emphasizes Allah's greatness, majesty, and mercy toward creation. This ayah appears within a passage addressing the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) directly, reassuring him of divine support and facilitation in his prophetic mission. The broader context of the surah deals with purification of the soul and remembrance of Allah's signs.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Easiness is part of faith' (Sunan Ibn Majah). Additionally, 'Indeed with hardship comes ease' (Quran 94:5-6) complements this theme of divine facilitation found throughout Islamic teachings.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers that Allah actively facilitates the path of righteousness for those who sincerely seek it; hardship in religion is not a sign of divine displeasure but rather an opportunity to rely upon Allah's grace. For modern Muslims, this provides comfort that struggling toward good deeds is itself supported by divine mercy, encouraging perseverance in faith.