وَأَنَّ ٱلسَّاعَةَ ءَاتِيَةٌ لَّا رَيْبَ فِيهَا وَأَنَّ ٱللَّهَ يَبْعَثُ مَن فِى ٱلْقُبُورِ 7
Translations
And [that they may know] that the Hour is coming - no doubt about it - and that Allāh will resurrect those in the graves.
Transliteration
Wa anna as-saa'ata atiyan la rayba feeha wa anna Allaha yab'athu man fi al-quboor
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah affirms the certainty of the Hour (Day of Judgment) with absolute conviction, declaring that there is no doubt whatsoever about its occurrence, and that Allah will resurrect all those in the graves. Ibn Kathir emphasizes that the use of 'wa anna' (and that/verily) twice reinforces the absolute certainty of both the Hour and resurrection, leaving no room for skepticism. Al-Qurtubi notes this ayah serves as a response to those who denied resurrection, establishing it as one of the foundational beliefs of Islamic faith alongside Tawhid.
Revelation Context
Surah Al-Hajj was revealed in Medina during a period when the Muslim community faced opposition and questions about divine justice and the afterlife. This ayah appears in the context of discussions about Allah's power and the certainty of the Day of Judgment, themes central to the surah's message about submission to Allah through the pilgrimage and obedience.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'The Hour will not be established until... the knowledge is taken away, earthquakes become frequent, time passes quickly, and trials appear' (Sahih Bukhari 81). Additionally, 'Indeed, Allah will raise the dead, and in that is no doubt from Allah' relates to themes of resurrection certainty (Sunan Ibn Majah 4066).
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that the reality of the Day of Judgment is not a matter of speculation or doubt but absolute truth, encouraging accountability in our present actions knowing we will face Allah's judgment. It serves as a powerful deterrent against wrongdoing and motivation for righteous conduct, as our deeds will be weighed and our resurrection is guaranteed.
Related Ayahs
فَمَا مِنكُم مِّنْ أَحَدٍ عَنْهُ حَـٰجِزِينَ
And there is no one of you who could prevent [Us] from him.
وَمَآ أَدْرَىٰكَ مَا ٱلْحَآقَّةُ
And what can make you know what is the Inevitable Reality?
وَإِذْ أَخَذَ رَبُّكَ مِنۢ بَنِىٓ ءَادَمَ مِن ظُهُورِهِمْ ذُرِّيَّتَهُمْ وَأَشْهَدَهُمْ عَلَىٰٓ أَنفُسِهِمْ أَلَسْتُ بِرَبِّكُمْ ۖ قَالُوا۟ بَلَىٰ ۛ شَهِدْنَآ ۛ أَن تَقُولُوا۟ يَوْمَ ٱلْقِيَـٰمَةِ إِنَّا كُنَّا عَنْ هَـٰذَا غَـٰفِلِينَ
And [mention] when your Lord took from the children of Adam - from their loins - their descendants and made them testify of themselves, [saying to them], "Am I not your Lord?" They said, "Yes, we have testified." [This] - lest you should say on the Day of Resurrection, "Indeed, we were of this unaware."
أَفَسِحْرٌ هَـٰذَآ أَمْ أَنتُمْ لَا تُبْصِرُونَ
Then is this magic, or do you not see?