فَمَنَّ ٱللَّهُ عَلَيْنَا وَوَقَىٰنَا عَذَابَ ٱلسَّمُومِ 27
Translations
So Allāh conferred favor upon us and protected us from the punishment of the Scorching Fire.
Transliteration
Famanna Allahu 'alayna wa waqayna 'adhaba as-samum
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah expresses the gratitude of the inhabitants of Paradise as they reflect on Allah's favor upon them and His protection from the torment of the scorching wind (as-samum). According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, as-samum refers to the hellfire's scorching wind, symbolizing the severe punishment of Hell from which the blessed have been saved. The verse emphasizes divine grace (mann) and divine protection (wiqayah) as interconnected blessings that grant ultimate salvation.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears within Surah At-Tur, a Meccan surah that vividly describes the Day of Judgment, Paradise, and Hell. The ayah is part of a passage (52:17-28) depicting the righteous inhabitants of Paradise in conversation, expressing their contentment and gratitude for being saved from punishment—establishing a thematic contrast between the blessed and the damned.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'The people of Paradise will look at the people of the high Dwellings above them as you look at the stars in the horizon' (Sahih Bukhari 3327). This relates to the theme of salvation and the ultimate triumph of the righteous in Paradise.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers that deliverance from evil and punishment is entirely dependent on Allah's grace and protection, not our own merit alone. Modern readers should cultivate deep gratitude for divine protection and recognize that safety from sin and its consequences is a blessing to be constantly acknowledged and cherished.