Ayah 50:32
Promise Direct: “You”

Ayah 50:32

هَٰذَا مَا تُوعَدُونَ لِكُلِّ أَوَّابٍ حَفِيظٍ

“This is what you were promised, for every returner and keeper”.

This is what you were promised
A guaranteed promise
Arabic term: أَوَّابٍ
every returner
Arabic term: حَفِيظٍ
every keeper

Overview

  • This now switches to address the people directly in the second person form “You” after having addressed them in the third person form.
  • It is describing the Muttaqeen for whom Jannah will be brought near, stating that this is promised to every one who returns to Allah and everyone one who is watchful and vigilant.

Language points and insights

أَوَّابٍ Awwaab — “returner”

Awwaab

Refers to someone that comes back to someone, something or a place. It refers to the one who comes back to Allah and repents to Him and returns to Allah and obedience to Him.

حَفِيظٍ Hafeezh — “keeper”

Hafeezh

Means someone who is watchful and guarding. It refers to the one who is mindful and watchful of the record that is being kept and makes sure that he adheres to the commands of Allah.

Key qualities highlighted by the ayah

Returner to Allah (Awwaab)

  • Comes back and repents to Allah.
  • Returns to Allah and obedience to Him.

Watchful and guarding (Hafeezh)

  • Mindful and watchful of the record that is being kept.
  • Ensures adherence to the commands of Allah.

Address and emphasis

Pronoun shift

This now switches to direct address in the second person (“You”) after having addressed in the third person.

Scope of the promise

It is promised to every one who returns to Allah and everyone who is watchful and vigilant.