رَبِّ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَآ ۖ إِن كُنتُم مُّوقِنِينَ 7
Translations
Lord of the heavens and the earth and that between them, if you would be certain.
Transliteration
Rabbi as-samawati wa-al-ardi wa-ma baynahuma, in kuntum muqnineen
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah affirms Allah's lordship over the heavens, the earth, and everything between them, and calls upon believers to have certainty (yaqin) in this fundamental truth. Classical scholars like Al-Tabari and Ibn Kathir emphasize that this statement serves as a powerful reminder of Allah's absolute dominion and sovereignty, and that true faith requires unwavering conviction in His control over all creation. The phrase 'if you are indeed certain' places the responsibility on the believers to strengthen their certainty in Allah's oneness and power.
Revelation Context
Surah Ad-Dukhan was revealed in Mecca during a period of intense opposition to the Prophet Muhammad's message. This ayah appears in the opening verses that establish the foundation of Islamic belief—the absolute lordship of Allah. The surah addresses both believers and disbelievers, calling the latter to reflect on Allah's creative power as evidence of His oneness, while reminding the former of the certainty required in their faith.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Certainty is belief in its entirety' (At-Tirmidhi). Additionally, the hadith emphasizing the importance of sincere conviction: 'Whoever says La ilaha illallah with certainty in his heart enters Paradise' (Sahih Muslim 33).
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that intellectual acknowledgment of Allah's oneness must be paired with genuine certainty and conviction in the heart; true faith is not mere words but deep, unshakeable belief grounded in reflection on Allah's perfect creation and absolute dominion over all existence.