سُوْرَةُ الشُّعَرَآءِ
Surah Ash-Shu'araa (26) — Ayah 83
رَبِّ هَبْ لِى حُكْمًا وَأَلْحِقْنِى بِٱلصَّـٰلِحِينَ ﴿83﴾
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
My Lord! Bestow Hukm (religious knowledge, right judgement of the affairs and Prophethood) on me, and join me with the righteous.
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
رَبِّ
rabbi
My Lord
هَبْ
hab
Grant
لِى
lī
[for] me
حُكْمًۭا
ḥuk'man
wisdom
وَأَلْحِقْنِى
wa-alḥiq'nī
and join me
بِٱلصَّـٰلِحِينَ
bil-ṣāliḥīna
with the righteous
Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim — Hafiz Abdus Salam Bin Muhammad Bhutvi
Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim is a 4-volume Quran commentary by Hafiz Abdus Salam bin Muhammad Bhutvi, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar and Sheikh ul-Hadith from Pakistan. Based on over 45 years of teaching and research, this tafsir follows the methodology of Tafsir bil-Ma'thur — interpreting the Quran through authentic Hadith, statements of the Companions, and the understanding of the early generations (Salaf). It is distinguished by its complete avoidance of Israeliyyat (Judeo-Christian narratives) and unverified reports. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.
(Ayah 83) ➊ { رَبِّ هَبْ لِيْ حُكْمًا:} After praising Allah Almighty and mentioning His attributes, Ibrahim (peace be upon him) made several supplications in the presence of Allah. In this, the etiquette of supplication has been observed and its proper manner has been taught: before making a request, praise Allah Almighty as much as possible, then present your petition. The same lesson is taught in Surah Al-Fatihah.
➋ The meaning of ḥukm is judgment, that is, O Lord! Grant me all the things required for making decisions, that is, complete knowledge of Your religion by which correct decisions are made, then correct understanding of every matter, then the authority with which the decision is enforced.
➌ {وَّ اَلْحِقْنِيْ بِالصّٰلِحِيْنَ:} That is, grant me the companionship of righteous friends and companions in this world, and unite me with them in the Hereafter as well. Yusuf (peace be upon him) also made this supplication: «{ تَوَفَّنِيْ مُسْلِمًا وَّ اَلْحِقْنِيْ بِالصّٰلِحِيْنَ }» [ یوسف : ۱۰۱ ] "Cause me to die as a Muslim and join me with the righteous." And our Noble Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) also made this supplication at the last moment: [ اَللّٰهُمَّ فِي الرَّفِيْقِ الْأَعْلٰی ] "(O Allah!) Join me with the highest companions." The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) made this supplication three times. [ بخاري، فضائل أصحاب النبي صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم ، باب : ۳۶۶۹، ۴۴۳۷ ]
➋ The meaning of ḥukm is judgment, that is, O Lord! Grant me all the things required for making decisions, that is, complete knowledge of Your religion by which correct decisions are made, then correct understanding of every matter, then the authority with which the decision is enforced.
➌ {وَّ اَلْحِقْنِيْ بِالصّٰلِحِيْنَ:} That is, grant me the companionship of righteous friends and companions in this world, and unite me with them in the Hereafter as well. Yusuf (peace be upon him) also made this supplication: «{ تَوَفَّنِيْ مُسْلِمًا وَّ اَلْحِقْنِيْ بِالصّٰلِحِيْنَ }» [ یوسف : ۱۰۱ ] "Cause me to die as a Muslim and join me with the righteous." And our Noble Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) also made this supplication at the last moment: [ اَللّٰهُمَّ فِي الرَّفِيْقِ الْأَعْلٰی ] "(O Allah!) Join me with the highest companions." The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) made this supplication three times. [ بخاري، فضائل أصحاب النبي صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم ، باب : ۳۶۶۹، ۴۴۳۷ ]
