An-Najâ in the Al-Qur'an According to Ibn Kathir

Abstract

The problem discussed in this scientific message is the Al-Qur'an's explanation of "najâ" (salvation). What is the meaning of najâ' in Tafsir Al-Qur'an Al-'Azhim by Ibn Kathir? Where is the position of najâ' in this interpretation? Who are included in the saved people according to Tafsir Al-Qur'an Al-'Azhim by Ibn Kathir? This research is a type of library research, with the method used is the thematic interpretation method. The main sources for this research are the Al-Qur'an and Tafsir Al-Qur'an Al-'Azhim by Ibn Kathir, while additional sources consist of books related to this study, such as the book "Al-Bidâyah wa An-Nihâyah, " "Fadhâ'ilul Qur'ân," and others. The researcher examined the verses of the Qur'an which contain the concept of najâ' in Tafsir Al-Qur'an Al-'Azhim by Ibnu Katsir. After analyzing these verses and Ibn Kathir's interpretation, the researcher concluded that najâ' in Tafsir Al-Qur'an Al-'Azhim has two meanings. First, "freedom"; second, “rescue.” The place of najâ' in Ibn Kathir's interpretation is divided into two, namely najâ' in the world and najâ' in the afterlife. There are ten categories of people who are saved in Tafsir Al-Qur'an Al-'Azhim. First, Prophet Musa 'alaihissalâm and his people (Bani Israel); second, Prophet Nuh 'alaihissalâm and his people; third, Prophet Hud 'alaihissalâm and his people; fourth, Prophet Syu'aib 'alaihissalâm and his people; fifth, Prophet Luth 'alaihissalâm and his family; sixth, Prophet Ibrahim 'alaihissalâm; seventh, Prophet Yunus 'alaihissalâm; eighth, Prophet Salih 'alaihissalâm; ninth, Asiyah bint Muzahim (wife of the cursed Pharaoh); tenth, whoever Allah wills.