فَيَوْمَئِذٍ لَّا يُعَذِّبُ عَذَابَهُۥٓ أَحَدٌ 25
Translations
So on that Day, none will punish [as severely] as His punishment,
Transliteration
Fa-yawma'idhin lā yu'adhdhihu 'adhābuhū aḥad
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah refers to the punishment of Pharaoh on the Day of Judgment, declaring that none will punish him as Allah will punish him. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari interpret this as emphasizing the unique and incomparable severity of Allah's punishment for those who reject His signs and oppress His servants. The ayah underscores that Divine justice transcends all earthly concepts of punishment, and those who persistently deny Allah and harm believers will face unparalleled retribution in the afterlife.
Revelation Context
This ayah concludes the narrative of Surah Al-Fajr, which recounts the story of Pharaoh and his arrogance despite witnessing countless miracles through Prophet Musa. The surah emphasizes how Pharaoh, despite his power and wealth, ultimately faced complete destruction. This ayah serves as the final judgment on Pharaoh's fate, reflecting the broader Meccan theme of warning the deniers of Mecca about the consequences of rejecting Allah's message.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'The least punishment for the people of Hell is to have two coals placed under their feet, by which their brain will boil' (Sahih Bukhari 6561). This hadith illustrates the concept that Allah's punishment is beyond human comprehension and comparison.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that no earthly power or wealth can protect one from Divine accountability, and those who persistently reject Allah's guidance will face consequences that surpass any worldly punishment. It encourages trust in Allah's justice and serves as a stern warning against arrogance and the oppression of others.
Related Ayahs
وَمَا ظَنُّ ٱلَّذِينَ يَفْتَرُونَ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ ٱلْكَذِبَ يَوْمَ ٱلْقِيَـٰمَةِ ۗ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَذُو فَضْلٍ عَلَى ٱلنَّاسِ وَلَـٰكِنَّ أَكْثَرَهُمْ لَا يَشْكُرُونَ
And what will be the supposition of those who invent falsehood about Allāh on the Day of Resurrection? Indeed, Allāh is the possessor of bounty for the people, but most of them are not grateful.
فَرَّتْ مِن قَسْوَرَةٍۭ
Fleeing from a lion?
وَإِن كَانَ طَآئِفَةٌ مِّنكُمْ ءَامَنُوا۟ بِٱلَّذِىٓ أُرْسِلْتُ بِهِۦ وَطَآئِفَةٌ لَّمْ يُؤْمِنُوا۟ فَٱصْبِرُوا۟ حَتَّىٰ يَحْكُمَ ٱللَّهُ بَيْنَنَا ۚ وَهُوَ خَيْرُ ٱلْحَـٰكِمِينَ
And if there should be a group among you who has believed in that with which I have been sent and a group that has not believed, then be patient until Allāh judges between us. And He is the best of judges."
وَلَكُمْ فِى ٱلْقِصَاصِ حَيَوٰةٌ يَـٰٓأُو۟لِى ٱلْأَلْبَـٰبِ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ
And there is for you in legal retribution [saving of] life, O you [people] of understanding, that you may become righteous.