An-Naj?? 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 "naj??" (salvation). What is the meaning of naj??' in Tafsir Al-Qur'an Al-'Azhim by Ibn Kathir? Where is the position of naj??' 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-Bid??yah wa An-Nih??yah, " "Fadh??'ilul Qur'??n," and others. The researcher examined the verses of the Qur'an which contain the concept of naj??' in Tafsir Al-Qur'an Al-'Azhim by Ibnu Katsir. After analyzing these verses and Ibn Kathir's interpretation, the researcher concluded that naj??' in Tafsir Al-Qur'an Al-'Azhim has two meanings. First, "freedom"; second, ???rescue.??? The place of naj??' in Ibn Kathir's interpretation is divided into two, namely naj??' in the world and naj??' in the afterlife. There are ten categories of people who are saved in Tafsir Al-Qur'an Al-'Azhim. First, Prophet Musa 'alaihissal??m and his people (Bani Israel); second, Prophet Nuh 'alaihissal??m and his people; third, Prophet Hud 'alaihissal??m and his people; fourth, Prophet Syu'aib 'alaihissal??m and his people; fifth, Prophet Luth 'alaihissal??m and his family; sixth, Prophet Ibrahim 'alaihissal??m; seventh, Prophet Yunus 'alaihissal??m; eighth, Prophet Salih 'alaihissal??m; ninth, Asiyah bint Muzahim (wife of the cursed Pharaoh); tenth, whoever Allah wills.