وَإِنَّ رَبَّكَ لَهُوَ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ 175
Translations
And indeed, your Lord - He is the Exalted in Might, the Merciful.
Transliteration
Wa-inna rabbaka la-huwa al-'Azīzu ar-Rahīm
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah affirms that Allah is both Al-'Azīz (the Mighty/Invincible) and Ar-Rahīm (the Merciful), emphasizing His absolute power combined with His infinite compassion. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi, this combination reassures believers that Allah's dominion is coupled with mercy—He has the power to punish but chooses to forgive and show clemency to His servants. This ayah concludes a section addressing the disbelievers, reminding them that judgment ultimately rests with the All-Powerful yet Merciful Lord.
Revelation Context
Surah Ash-Shu'ara is a Meccan surah revealed during the early period of Islam when the Prophet faced intense opposition from the Quraysh. This particular ayah appears near the end of the surah as a consoling affirmation to the Prophet (peace be upon him) and the believers, assuring them of Allah's power over His enemies and His mercy toward the faithful despite the hardships they endured.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'My mercy precedes My wrath' (Sahih Bukhari 3194). Additionally, Hadith Qudsi: 'When Allah decreed the Creation, He wrote in His Book which is with Him on His Throne: 'My Mercy will overcome My Wrath'' (Sahih Muslim 2751), emphasizing the balance between Allah's attributes of might and mercy.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers that even when facing injustice or opposition, they can trust in Allah's dual nature—His irresistible power ensures justice will ultimately prevail, while His boundless mercy offers hope for forgiveness and redemption. The balance of these attributes should inspire both reverence and hope in the hearts of the faithful.