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
هَلْ جَزَآءُ ٱلْإِحْسَـٰنِ إِلَّا ٱلْإِحْسَـٰنُ
Is the reward for good [anything] but good?
وَإِن كَانَ طَآئِفَةٌ مِّنكُمْ ءَامَنُوا۟ بِٱلَّذِىٓ أُرْسِلْتُ بِهِۦ وَطَآئِفَةٌ لَّمْ يُؤْمِنُوا۟ فَٱصْبِرُوا۟ حَتَّىٰ يَحْكُمَ ٱللَّهُ بَيْنَنَا ۚ وَهُوَ خَيْرُ ٱلْحَـٰكِمِينَ
And if there should be a group among you who has believed in that with which I have been sent and a group that has not believed, then be patient until Allāh judges between us. And He is the best of judges."
وَسِيقَ ٱلَّذِينَ ٱتَّقَوْا۟ رَبَّهُمْ إِلَى ٱلْجَنَّةِ زُمَرًا ۖ حَتَّىٰٓ إِذَا جَآءُوهَا وَفُتِحَتْ أَبْوَٰبُهَا وَقَالَ لَهُمْ خَزَنَتُهَا سَلَـٰمٌ عَلَيْكُمْ طِبْتُمْ فَٱدْخُلُوهَا خَـٰلِدِينَ
But those who feared their Lord will be driven to Paradise in groups until, when they reach it while its gates have been opened and its keepers say, "Peace be upon you; you have become pure; so enter it to abide eternally therein," [they will enter].
وَٱلطُّورِ
By the mount