وَإِنَّا لَنَعْلَمُ أَنَّ مِنكُم مُّكَذِّبِينَ 49
Translations
And indeed, We know that among you are deniers.
Transliteration
Wa-inna lana'lamu anna minkum mukadhdhibīn
Tafsir (Explanation)
Allah affirms His complete knowledge that among the Prophet's community, there are those who reject and deny the message of the Quran and the truth he brings. This ayah emphasizes divine omniscience regarding human disbelief and rejection, serving as both a warning to the deniers and a reassurance to the believers that Allah is fully aware of the state of all hearts. Classical scholars like Al-Tabari and Ibn Kathir note this ayah comes in the context of the Day of Judgment, reminding humanity that their hidden disbelief is known to Allah.
Revelation Context
Surah Al-Haqqah is a Meccan surah primarily concerned with the certainty of the Day of Judgment and its terrors. This ayah appears near the end of the surah as part of Allah's address to the Prophet regarding the reality of disbelief among his people—a recurring theme throughout the Meccan period when the Prophet faced persistent rejection from the Quraysh.
Related Hadiths
Hadith from Sahih Bukhari: The Prophet said, 'The most despicable of people in the sight of Allah on the Day of Resurrection will be the one who claims to know something he does not know.' This relates to the theme of Allah's knowledge versus human ignorance and denial. Additionally, the hadith about the Seal of the Quran (Surah Al-Haqqah being among the most important chapters) appears in various collections emphasizing its significance.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers that no matter how widespread denial and mockery of the faith may be, Allah's complete knowledge of all hearts provides ultimate reassurance and justice. It also serves as a sobering reminder to those who reject truth that their disbelief is fully known to the All-Knowing, and they will be held accountable on the Day of Judgment.