Surah Al-Saffat, Ayah 180-182

October 29, 2025
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّكَ رَبِّ الْعِزَّةِ عَمَّا يَصِفُونَ ۝ وَسَلَامٌ عَلَى الْمُرْسَلِينَ ۝ وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ
Exalted is your Lord, the Lord of might, above what they describe. And peace upon the messengers. And praise to Allah, Lord of the worlds.
پاک ہے تمہارا رب، عزت کا مالک، ان باتوں سے جو وہ کہتے ہیں۔ اور سلام ہو رسولوں پر۔ اور تعریف اللہ کے لیے ہے جو تمام جہانوں کا رب ہے۔

Reflection

These verses provide a beautiful conclusion that combines three essential elements of Islamic belief. First, Allah is declared free from any imperfections or false descriptions that people attribute to Him - He is "the Lord of might" (rabb al-izzah), possessing absolute power and honor. Second, peace is sent upon all the messengers, acknowledging their noble role in delivering Allah's guidance to humanity. Third, all praise belongs to Allah as "Lord of the worlds" (rabb al-alamin), the Creator and Sustainer of all existence. This teaches that Allah is perfect and beyond any human limitations or misconceptions, that all messengers deserve respect and peace for their service to humanity, and that ultimate praise belongs only to Allah who created and maintains everything. These verses serve as a comprehensive statement of faith that can be used in various situations to affirm correct beliefs about Allah and His messengers.

Context

These verses conclude Surah Al-Saffat (Those Who Set the Ranks), providing a comprehensive statement of faith that glorifies Allah, honors the messengers, and affirms Allah's lordship over all creation.