Transliteration:( Allazeena aamanoo wa tatma'innu quloobuhum bizikril laah; alaa bizikril laahi tatma'innul quloob )
"They are those who have believed and their hearts find satisfaction with the remembrance of Allah [79]. Behold, in the remembrance of Allah alone there is the satisfaction of hearts [80]."
✅ [79] Remembrance of Allah — possibly referring to the Holy Prophet ﷺ
Some commentators suggest that “remembrance of Allah” here may also imply the Holy Prophet ﷺ.
As Allah says:
"Undoubtedly Allah has sent down for you an honour—the Messenger." (Surah At-Talaq 65:10–11)
And: "You are but an admonisher." (Surah Al-Ghaashiyah 88:21)
Through the Prophet ﷺ, the hearts of believers are guided and spiritually illuminated.
The Prophet ﷺ is the means by which humanity comes to know Allah and the origin of creation.
Thus, he is the source of inner contentment for those who truly love and follow him.
✅ [80] Why remembrance brings contentment
There are two primary understandings of why dhikr (remembrance of Allah) brings peace:
Sins cause anxiety, and remembrance leads to forgiveness, which calms the soul.
The soul longs for its origin (Allah), and remembrance reconnects it, giving deep inner peace.
The heart, when distant from its true Master, feels like a foreigner in exile. Dhikr brings it back home.
Just as:
Medicine soothes illness,
Water quenches thirst,
Bread satisfies hunger,
Sunlight dispels darkness—
—so too does dhikr and love for the Prophet ﷺ dispel grief and spiritual agitation.
✅ Even animals responded to the Prophet ﷺ
It is reported that even animals felt inner peace in the company of the Prophet ﷺ.
This highlights his universal mercy and calming presence.
✅ Fear of Allah and contentment are not contradictory
Though believers tremble at Allah’s warnings, this fear itself becomes a source of tranquility.
As Allah mentions elsewhere:
"And whose hearts tremble…" (Surah Al-Anfaal 8:2)
This fear purifies the heart from worldly fear, leading to peace and reliance solely upon Allah.
The tafsir of Surah Ar-Ra’d verse 28 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Rad ayat 27 which provides the complete commentary from verse 27 through 29.
(13:28) Such are the ones who believe (in the message of the Prophet) and whose hearts find rest in the remembrance of Allah. Surely in Allah’s remembrance do hearts find rest.
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
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