وَلَهُم مَّقَـٰمِعُ مِنْ حَدِيدٍ 21
Translations
And for [striking] them are maces of iron.
Transliteration
Wa lahum maqāmi'u min hadīd
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes the punishment of the inhabitants of Hell, who will be struck with maces or clubs of iron. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi explain that these iron implements represent severe and unrelenting torment, emphasizing the physical and eternal nature of hellish punishment. The specificity of iron underscores the intensity and inescapability of divine retribution for those who reject Allah and His signs.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the context of Surah Al-Hajj's descriptions of the Day of Judgment and the fate of disbelievers and believers. It is part of a passage (22:19-22) that vividly portrays the suffering of those in Hell, contrasting with the rewards of the righteous, reinforcing themes of accountability and divine justice central to Medinan discourse.
Related Hadiths
Sahih Muslim records that the Prophet (ﷺ) described the punishments of the Hellfire in vivid terms, warning the believers of its severity. Additionally, hadiths in Sunan Ibn Majah describe various instruments of punishment in Hell, emphasizing the reality of the afterlife's consequences.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah serves as a powerful reminder of Allah's justice and the serious consequences of rejecting divine guidance, encouraging believers to reflect deeply on their choices and strengthen their faith to avoid such punishment.