وَلَا يَتَمَنَّوْنَهُۥٓ أَبَدًۢا بِمَا قَدَّمَتْ أَيْدِيهِمْ ۚ وَٱللَّهُ عَلِيمٌۢ بِٱلظَّـٰلِمِينَ 7
Translations
But they will not wish for it, ever, because of what their hands have put forth. And Allāh is Knowing of the wrongdoers.
Transliteration
Wa laa yatamanna-uh abadan bimaa qaddamat aydīhim; wa-Allāhu 'alīmun bi-z-zālimīn
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah concludes the passage about the Jews who rejected Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, stating they will never wish for death because of the evil deeds they have committed in this life. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari explain that the Jews feared death because they knew the punishment awaiting them in the Hereafter due to their sins and rejection of truth. The ayah affirms Allah's complete knowledge of all wrongdoers and their ultimate accountability.
Revelation Context
This ayah is part of Surah Al-Jumu'ah (Medinan), revealed in Madinah concerning the Jews who rejected the Prophet's message despite clear signs. It refers specifically to the Jews of Madinah who, despite witnessing miracles and the Quran's eloquence, refused to believe and follow the Prophet. The broader context addresses their arrogance and the consequences of their rejection.
Related Hadiths
The theme relates to Hadith Qudsi in Sahih Muslim where Allah states those who turn away from His signs will face severe punishment. Additionally, the Hadith from Sahih Bukhari regarding the Jews of Madinah and their rejection of the Prophet illustrates the historical context of this revelation.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that persistent rejection of truth and turning away from guidance carries heavy spiritual consequences that the soul itself recognizes, manifesting as fear and dread. It should inspire us to embrace divine guidance when it reaches us, for Allah's knowledge is complete and His justice is absolute.