Surah 54

Surah 54:55

"in a sure seat in the presence of a powerful King."
The Good End for Those with Taqwa Verses 54:54-55
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Verse 54

إِنَّ ٱلۡمُتَّقِينَ فِي جَنَّـٰتٖ وَنَهَرٖ

Surely the ones who guard (themselves) will be in (the midst of) gardens and a river,

Verse 55

فِي مَقۡعَدِ صِدۡقٍ عِندَ مَلِيكٖ مُّقۡتَدِرِۭ

in a sure seat in the presence of a powerful King.

Allah said,

Verily, those who have Taqwa, will be in the midst of Gardens and Rivers.,

unlike the end that the miserable are facing, loss, confusion and being dragged in the Fire on their faces, as well as being disgraced, punished and threatened. Allah said,

In a seat of truth, in the Dwelling of Allah's honor, encompassed by His pleasure, favors, bounties, generosity and compassion.

near the Muqtadir King. meaning with the Magnificent King Who created everything and measured its destiny; He is able to grant them whatever they wish and ask for.

Imam Ahmad recorded that 'Abdullah bin 'Amr said that the Prophet said,

"Verily, the just will be with Allah on podiums of light, to the right of Ar-Rahman, and both of His Hands are right. They are those who are just and fair in their judgement and with their families and those whom they are responsible for."

Muslim and An-Nasa'i also recorded this Hadith.

This is the end of the Tafsir of Surah Iqtarabat (Al-Qamar). All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and success and immunity from error come from Him.

— from Tafsir Ibn Kathir (Vol. 9, Page 373-374)

About this Source & Scholarly Authority (Tafsir Ibn Kathir)

Universal Sunni Consensus: Tafsir al-Qur'an al-Azim by Hafiz Ibn Kathir (701–774 AH / 1301–1373 AD) is universally regarded across all major schools of Sunni Islam (traditional, Salafi, Ash'ari) as the most authoritative classical exegesis. It is prized because it relies on Tafsir bil-Ma'thur—interpreting the Quran using the Quran itself, authentic Hadiths of Prophet Muhammad, and recorded statements of the early Companions (Sahabah).

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