فَقُطِعَ دَابِرُ ٱلْقَوْمِ ٱلَّذِينَ ظَلَمُوا۟ ۚ وَٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ 45
Translations
So the people that committed wrong were eliminated. And praise to Allāh, Lord of the worlds.
Transliteration
Faqutia dabirul qawmil ladhina dhalamoo, walhamdulillaahi rabbi al-'aalameen
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah declares that the root (lineage and power) of the wrongdoing people was cut off, emphasizing Allah's justice in destroying those who persisted in oppression and rejection of His signs. Ibn Kathir explains that 'cutting off the dhabir' (root/lineage) refers to the complete annihilation and elimination of the wrongdoers, as exemplified by the fates of 'Ad, Thamud, and Pharaoh's people. The concluding praise to Allah acknowledges His perfect justice and lordship over all creation.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the context of Surah Al-An'am's discussion of Allah's signs and the consequences faced by nations who rejected them. It follows narratives of destroyed peoples ('Ad, Thamud, and others) and serves as a general principle illustrating Allah's pattern of dealing with those who persist in wrongdoing and deny His messengers.
Related Hadiths
Related to the theme of Allah's justice against oppressors: 'Whoever wrongs a person under dhimmi protection, I shall be his adversary on the Day of Judgment' (related in various hadith collections). Also relevant: the hadith about the preservation of the righteous and destruction of the wicked found in Sunan Ibn Majah regarding divine justice.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that oppression and wrongdoing carry inevitable divine consequences—no matter how powerful wrongdoers appear, their destruction is assured by Allah's will. For the faithful, it offers reassurance that justice ultimately prevails and encourages trust in Allah's perfect judgment over human affairs.