ذَٰلِكَ بِأَنَّ ٱللَّهَ هُوَ ٱلْحَقُّ وَأَنَّهُۥ يُحْىِ ٱلْمَوْتَىٰ وَأَنَّهُۥ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ قَدِيرٌ 6
Translations
That is because Allāh is the True Reality and because He gives life to the dead and because He is over all things competent
Transliteration
Dhālika bi-anna Allāha huwa al-ḥaqqu wa-annahu yuḥyī al-mawtā wa-annahu ʿalā kulli shayʾin qadīr
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah affirms three essential divine attributes: Allah is al-Haqq (The Truth), He alone has the power to resurrect the dead, and He possesses absolute power over all things. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir explain that these three truths form the foundation of Islamic belief—acknowledging Allah's existence as absolute reality, His dominion over life and death, and His unlimited capability—which counters the denial and doubt expressed by the disbelievers mentioned in the preceding verses of Surah Al-Hajj.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the Medinan surah Al-Hajj during a section refuting the polytheists' arguments and denial of resurrection. The broader context addresses those who question the possibility of being resurrected after death, and this verse serves as a definitive response by establishing Allah's complete sovereignty and power over resurrection.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'The greatest sin is to associate partners with Allah, and the next greatest is to kill a soul unjustly, and the third is to disobey one's parents.' (Sunan an-Nasa'i) - This relates to the theme of acknowledging Allah's oneness and ultimate authority. Also relevant: Sahih Bukhari 3335 where the Prophet confirms the certainty of resurrection on the Day of Judgment.
Themes
Key Lesson
For contemporary believers, this ayah serves as a powerful reminder that no circumstance is beyond Allah's control, and that uncertainty about our afterlife or divine justice should be dispelled by complete trust in His absolute power and truthfulness. The affirmation encourages steadfastness in faith during times of doubt or worldly despair.