وَلَنُسْكِنَنَّكُمُ ٱلْأَرْضَ مِنۢ بَعْدِهِمْ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ لِمَنْ خَافَ مَقَامِى وَخَافَ وَعِيدِ 14
Translations
And We will surely cause you to dwell in the land after them. That is for he who fears My position and fears My threat."
Transliteration
Wa lanusakkinannakumu al-arda min ba'dihim. Dhaalika liman khafa maqami wa khafa wa'eed.
Tafsir (Explanation)
Allah promises to establish the believers in the land after the destruction of the disbelievers, as a reward for those who fear His standing (on the Day of Judgment) and fear His threat/warning. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari interpret this as Allah's promise to grant victory and settlement to the righteous, whether in this life or the next, emphasizing that true fear of Allah (taqwa) is the condition for receiving His blessings and protection.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in Surah Ibrahim, revealed in Mecca during a period of persecution of early Muslims. The surah addresses the believers' struggles against the idolaters and provides reassurance that despite their current oppression, Allah will ultimately grant them dominion over the earth. This promise is contextual to the trials faced by the early Muslim community and serves as consolation and motivation.
Related Hadiths
The hadith in Sahih Muslim where the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'This matter (Islam) will reach every place the night and day reach, and Allah will not leave any house made of mud or hair except that Allah will make this religion enter it, either with honor or with humiliation.' This reflects the promise of Islamic expansion mentioned in this ayah.
Themes
Key Lesson
True success and settlement in life comes through sincere fear and reverence of Allah, combined with consciousness of His might and His promises of reward and punishment. This teaches believers that patience through trials and steadfastness in faith are investments in both worldly flourishing and eternal reward.