سَأُصْلِيهِ سَقَرَ 26
Translations
I will drive him into Saqar.
Transliteration
Sa-uslīhi-hi saqar
Tafsir (Explanation)
Allah declares His intention to cast the disbeliever (Walīd ibn al-Mughīrah, as mentioned in the surah's context) into Hellfire (Saqar). This ayah emphasizes the certainty of divine punishment for those who reject faith and persist in arrogance and denial. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari note this represents Allah's irrevocable decree against the stubborn rejector of the Message.
Revelation Context
This ayah is part of Surah Al-Muddaththir, which was revealed in Mecca during the early period of prophethood. The specific context involves Allah's response to Walīd ibn al-Mughīrah, a wealthy Meccan leader who rejected the Quran despite its clarity, exemplifying those whose hearts are sealed from guidance. The surah discusses the consequences of rejecting divine signs.
Related Hadiths
Sahih Bukhari reports that the Prophet (ﷺ) described Saqar as one of the levels of Hellfire. Additionally, the Quran frequently emphasizes that disbelievers will be cast into the Fire, as in multiple passages warning of this consequence (e.g., Surah Al-Hajj 22:20).
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers of the serious consequences of rejecting divine guidance and persisting in arrogance, while affirming Allah's perfect justice in punishment. It should inspire reflection on our acceptance of faith and humility before God's signs, encouraging sincere repentance before the Day of Judgment.
Related Ayahs
يَقُولُ ٱلْإِنسَـٰنُ يَوْمَئِذٍ أَيْنَ ٱلْمَفَرُّ
Man will say on that Day, "Where is the [place of] escape?"
كَذَٰلِكَ وَأَوْرَثْنَـٰهَا بَنِىٓ إِسْرَٰٓءِيلَ
Thus. And We caused to inherit it the Children of Israel.
لِكُلِّ ٱمْرِئٍ مِّنْهُمْ يَوْمَئِذٍ شَأْنٌ يُغْنِيهِ
For every man, that Day, will be a matter adequate for him.
فَأَمَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتِ فَيُوَفِّيهِمْ أُجُورَهُمْ وَيَزِيدُهُم مِّن فَضْلِهِۦ ۖ وَأَمَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ٱسْتَنكَفُوا۟ وَٱسْتَكْبَرُوا۟ فَيُعَذِّبُهُمْ عَذَابًا أَلِيمًا وَلَا يَجِدُونَ لَهُم مِّن دُونِ ٱللَّهِ وَلِيًّا وَلَا نَصِيرًا
And as for those who believed and did righteous deeds, He will give them in full their rewards and grant them extra from His bounty. But as for those who disdained and were arrogant, He will punish them with a painful punishment, and they will not find for themselves besides Allāh any protector or helper.