Surely the ledger of the pious will be in 'Illiyun (heights above the heights).
Indeed the record of the virtuous is in the highest place, the Illiyin.
No indeed; the book of the pious is in Illiyun;
NAY, VERILY - the record of the truly virtuous is [set down] in a mode most lofty!
By no means! Verily the record of the virtuous shall be in 'Illiyun.
Nay! Verily, the Record (writing of the deeds) of Al-Abrar (the pious who fear Allah and avoid evil), is (preserved) in 'Illiyyun.
No indeed; the record of the righteous is in Elliyyeen.
No indeed! Verily, the deeds of the virtuous shall be in the record of the exalted ones.
Nay! Verily, the Record of Al-Abrar (the righteous believers) is (preserved) in `Illiyyin.
Nay, but the record of the righteous is in 'Illiyin -
Indeed, the record of the pious is in Illeeyun.
But, the Book of the righteous is in the 'Illiyoon.
No! Indeed, the record of the righteous is in 'illiyyun.
However, the records of the deeds of the virtuous ones will certainly be in Illiyin.
Nay! Most surely the record of the righteous shall be in the Iliyin.
Kall<u>a</u> inna kit<u>a</u>ba alabr<u>a</u>ri lafee AAilliyyeen<b>a</b>
But, the record of the righteous is [preserved] in the 'Illiyyin --
Nay, verily the record of the Righteous is (preserved) in 'Illiyin.
كَلَّآ إِنَّ كِتَٰبَ ٱلْأَبْرَارِ لَفِى عِلِّيِّينَ
The matter is not as you thought - that there will be no reckoning or recompense. The book of the people of obedience will be in Illiyyun.
The matter is not as you thought - that there will be no reckoning or recompense. The book of the people of obedience will be in Illiyyun.
<p>كَلَّا إِنَّ كِتَابَ الْأَبْرَارِ لَفِي عِلِّيِّينَ (No! The record of deeds of the righteous is in ` illiyyun....83:18). According to some authorities, ` illiyyun is the plural of ` uluww and it signifies the 'highest point'. According to Farra', this is the name of a place. It is not a plural, but on the measure of plural. When analysing the word sijjin in the foregoing paragraphs, the traceable Tradition of Sayyidna Bath' Ibn ` Azib ؓ was cited to prove that ` illiyyin is a place on the seventh heaven beneath the Divine Throne where the souls of the believers and their registers of deeds are kept. The phrase: كِتَابٌ مَّرْقُومٌ(A register inscribed...83:20) is not the interpretation of illiyyin, but rather an explication their records of deeds, as in the verse that precedes it:</p>
كَلَّا إِنَّ كِتَابَ الْأَبْرَارِ لَفِي عِلِّيِّينَ (No! The record of deeds of the righteous is in ` illiyyun....83:18). According to some authorities, ` illiyyun is the plural of ` uluww and it signifies the 'highest point'. According to Farra', this is the name of a place. It is not a plural, but on the measure of plural. When analysing the word sijjin in the foregoing paragraphs, the traceable Tradition of Sayyidna Bath' Ibn ` Azib ؓ was cited to prove that ` illiyyin is a place on the seventh heaven beneath the Divine Throne where the souls of the believers and their registers of deeds are kept. The phrase: كِتَابٌ مَّرْقُومٌ(A register inscribed...83:20) is not the interpretation of illiyyin, but rather an explication their records of deeds, as in the verse that precedes it:
<h2 class="title">The Record Book of the Righteous and Their Reward</h2><p>Allah says that truly,</p><div class="text_uthmani arabic">إِنَّ كِتَـبَ الاٌّبْرَارِ</div><p>(Verily, the Record of Al-Abrar (the righteous believers)) These people are in a situation that is the opposite of the wicked people.</p><div class="text_uthmani arabic">لَفِى عِلِّيِّينَ</div><p>(is in `Illiyyin.) meaning, their final destination is `Illiyyin, which is the opposite of Sijjin. It has been reported from Hilal bin Yasaf that Ibn `Abbas asked Ka`b about Sijjin while he was present, and Ka`b said, "It is the seventh earth and in it are the souls of the disbelievers." Then Ibn `Abbas asked him about `Illiyyin, so he said, "It is the seventh heaven and it contains the souls of the believers." This statement -- that it is the seventh heaven -- has been said by others as well. `Ali bin Abi Talhah reported that Ibn `Abbas said concerning Allah's statement,</p><div class="text_uthmani arabic">كَلاَّ إِنَّ كِتَـبَ الاٌّبْرَارِ لَفِى عِلِّيِّينَ </div><p>(Nay! Verily, the Record of Al-Abrar (the righteous believers) is in `Illiyyin.) "This means Paradise." Others besides him have said, "`Iliyyin is located at Sidrat Al-Muntaha." The obvious meaning is that the word `Illiyyin is taken from the word `Uluw, which means highness. The more something ascends and rises, the more it becomes greater and increases. Thus, Allah magnifies its affair and extols its matter by saying,</p><div class="text_uthmani arabic">وَمَآ أَدْرَاكَ مَا عِلِّيُّونَ </div><p>(And what will make you know what `Illiyyin is) Then He says by way of affirming what will be written for them,</p><div class="text_uthmani arabic">كِتَـبٌ مَّرْقُومٌ يَشْهَدُهُ الْمُقَرَّبُونَ </div><p>(A Register inscribed. To which bear witness those nearest.) They are the angels. This was stated by Qatadah. Al-`Awfi reported from Ibn `Abbas that he said, "Those nearest to Allah in each heaven will witness it." Then Allah says,</p><div class="text_uthmani arabic">إِنَّ الاٌّبْرَارَ لَفِى نَعِيمٍ </div><p>(Verily, Al-Abrar (the righteuos believers) will be in Delight.) meaning, on the Day of Judgement they will be in eternal pleasure and gardens that contain comprehensive bounties.</p><div class="text_uthmani arabic">عَلَى الاٌّرَائِكِ</div><p>(On thrones,) These are thrones beneath canopies from which they will be gazing. It has been said, "This means that they will be gazing at their kingdom and what Allah has given them of good and bounties that will not end or perish. It has also been said,</p><div class="text_uthmani arabic">عَلَى الاٌّرَآئِكِ يَنظُرُونَ </div><p>(On thrones, looking.) "This means that they will be looking at Allah, the Mighty and Sublime." This is the opposite of what those wicked people have been described with,</p><div class="text_uthmani arabic">كَلاَّ إِنَّهُمْ عَن رَّبِّهِمْ يَوْمَئِذٍ لَّمَحْجُوبُونَ </div><p>(Nay! Surely, they (evildoers) will be veiled from seeing their Lord that Day.) (83:15) Thus, it has been mentioned that these (righteous people) will be allowed to look at Allah while they are upon their thrones and elevated couches. Concerning Allah's statement,</p><div class="text_uthmani arabic">تَعْرِفُ فِى وُجُوهِهِمْ نَضْرَةَ النَّعِيمِ </div><p>(You will recognize in their faces the brightness of delight.) meaning, `you will notice a glow of delight in their faces when you look at them.' This is a description of opulence, decorum, happiness, composure, and authority that they will be experiencing from this great delight. Concerning Allah's statement,</p><div class="text_uthmani arabic">يُسْقَوْنَ مِن رَّحِيقٍ مَّخْتُومٍ </div><p>(They will be given to drink of pure sealed Rahiq.) meaning, they will be given drink from the wine of Paradise. Ar-Rahiq is one of the names of the wine (in Paradise). Ibn Mas`ud, Ibn `Abbas, Mujahid, Al-Hasan, Qatadah and Ibn Zayd all said this. Ibn Mas`ud said concerning Allah's statement,</p><div class="text_uthmani arabic">خِتَـمُهُ مِسْكٌ</div><p>(Sealed with musk,) "This means it will be mixed with musk." Al-`Awfi reported from Ibn `Abbas that he said, "Allah will make the wine have a pleasant aroma for them, so the last thing that He will place in it will be musk. Thus, it will be sealed with musk." Qatadah and Ad-Dahhak both said the same. Then Allah says,</p><div class="text_uthmani arabic">وَفِى ذَلِكَ فَلْيَتَنَافَسِ الْمُتَنَـفِسُونَ</div><p>(and for this let (all) those strive who want to strive.) meaning, for a situation like this, let the boasters boast, compete, and strive to gain more. Let the competitors compete and race toward the likes of this. This is similar to Allah's statement,</p><div class="text_uthmani arabic">لِمِثْلِ هَـذَا فَلْيَعْمَلِ الْعَـمِلُونَ </div><p>(For the like of this let the workers work.) (37:61) Allah then says,</p><div class="text_uthmani arabic">وَمِزَاجُهُ مِن تَسْنِيمٍ </div><p>(It will be mixed with Tasnim.) meaning, this wine that is being described is mixed with Tasnim. This refers to a drink called Tasnim, and it is the most excellent and exalted drink of the people of Paradise. This was said by Abu Salih and Ad-Dahhak. Thus, Allah says,</p><div class="text_uthmani arabic">عَيْناً يَشْرَبُ بِهَا الْمُقَرَّبُونَ </div><p>(A spring whereof drink those nearest to Allah.) (83:28) meaning, those who are near to Allah, will drink from it as they wish, and the companions of the right hand will be given a drink that is mixed with it. This has been said by Ibn Mas`ud, Ibn `Abbas, Masruq, Qatadah and others.</p>
The Record Book of the Righteous and Their RewardAllah says that truly,إِنَّ كِتَـبَ الاٌّبْرَارِ(Verily, the Record of Al-Abrar (the righteous believers)) These people are in a situation that is the opposite of the wicked people.لَفِى عِلِّيِّينَ(is in `Illiyyin.) meaning, their final destination is `Illiyyin, which is the opposite of Sijjin. It has been reported from Hilal bin Yasaf that Ibn `Abbas asked Ka`b about Sijjin while he was present, and Ka`b said, "It is the seventh earth and in it are the souls of the disbelievers." Then Ibn `Abbas asked him about `Illiyyin, so he said, "It is the seventh heaven and it contains the souls of the believers." This statement -- that it is the seventh heaven -- has been said by others as well. `Ali bin Abi Talhah reported that Ibn `Abbas said concerning Allah's statement,كَلاَّ إِنَّ كِتَـبَ الاٌّبْرَارِ لَفِى عِلِّيِّينَ (Nay! Verily, the Record of Al-Abrar (the righteous believers) is in `Illiyyin.) "This means Paradise." Others besides him have said, "`Iliyyin is located at Sidrat Al-Muntaha." The obvious meaning is that the word `Illiyyin is taken from the word `Uluw, which means highness. The more something ascends and rises, the more it becomes greater and increases. Thus, Allah magnifies its affair and extols its matter by saying,وَمَآ أَدْرَاكَ مَا عِلِّيُّونَ (And what will make you know what `Illiyyin is) Then He says by way of affirming what will be written for them,كِتَـبٌ مَّرْقُومٌ يَشْهَدُهُ الْمُقَرَّبُونَ (A Register inscribed. To which bear witness those nearest.) They are the angels. This was stated by Qatadah. Al-`Awfi reported from Ibn `Abbas that he said, "Those nearest to Allah in each heaven will witness it." Then Allah says,إِنَّ الاٌّبْرَارَ لَفِى نَعِيمٍ (Verily, Al-Abrar (the righteuos believers) will be in Delight.) meaning, on the Day of Judgement they will be in eternal pleasure and gardens that contain comprehensive bounties.عَلَى الاٌّرَائِكِ(On thrones,) These are thrones beneath canopies from which they will be gazing. It has been said, "This means that they will be gazing at their kingdom and what Allah has given them of good and bounties that will not end or perish. It has also been said,عَلَى الاٌّرَآئِكِ يَنظُرُونَ (On thrones, looking.) "This means that they will be looking at Allah, the Mighty and Sublime." This is the opposite of what those wicked people have been described with,كَلاَّ إِنَّهُمْ عَن رَّبِّهِمْ يَوْمَئِذٍ لَّمَحْجُوبُونَ (Nay! Surely, they (evildoers) will be veiled from seeing their Lord that Day.) (83:15) Thus, it has been mentioned that these (righteous people) will be allowed to look at Allah while they are upon their thrones and elevated couches. Concerning Allah's statement,تَعْرِفُ فِى وُجُوهِهِمْ نَضْرَةَ النَّعِيمِ (You will recognize in their faces the brightness of delight.) meaning, `you will notice a glow of delight in their faces when you look at them.' This is a description of opulence, decorum, happiness, composure, and authority that they will be experiencing from this great delight. Concerning Allah's statement,يُسْقَوْنَ مِن رَّحِيقٍ مَّخْتُومٍ (They will be given to drink of pure sealed Rahiq.) meaning, they will be given drink from the wine of Paradise. Ar-Rahiq is one of the names of the wine (in Paradise). Ibn Mas`ud, Ibn `Abbas, Mujahid, Al-Hasan, Qatadah and Ibn Zayd all said this. Ibn Mas`ud said concerning Allah's statement,خِتَـمُهُ مِسْكٌ(Sealed with musk,) "This means it will be mixed with musk." Al-`Awfi reported from Ibn `Abbas that he said, "Allah will make the wine have a pleasant aroma for them, so the last thing that He will place in it will be musk. Thus, it will be sealed with musk." Qatadah and Ad-Dahhak both said the same. Then Allah says,وَفِى ذَلِكَ فَلْيَتَنَافَسِ الْمُتَنَـفِسُونَ(and for this let (all) those strive who want to strive.) meaning, for a situation like this, let the boasters boast, compete, and strive to gain more. Let the competitors compete and race toward the likes of this. This is similar to Allah's statement,لِمِثْلِ هَـذَا فَلْيَعْمَلِ الْعَـمِلُونَ (For the like of this let the workers work.) (37:61) Allah then says,وَمِزَاجُهُ مِن تَسْنِيمٍ (It will be mixed with Tasnim.) meaning, this wine that is being described is mixed with Tasnim. This refers to a drink called Tasnim, and it is the most excellent and exalted drink of the people of Paradise. This was said by Abu Salih and Ad-Dahhak. Thus, Allah says,عَيْناً يَشْرَبُ بِهَا الْمُقَرَّبُونَ (A spring whereof drink those nearest to Allah.) (83:28) meaning, those who are near to Allah, will drink from it as they wish, and the companions of the right hand will be given a drink that is mixed with it. This has been said by Ibn Mas`ud, Ibn `Abbas, Masruq, Qatadah and others.