وَٱلَّذِينَ يُصَدِّقُونَ بِيَوْمِ ٱلدِّينِ 26
Translations
And those who believe in the Day of Recompense
Transliteration
Wa-alladhina yusaddiquna bi-yawmi ad-din
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes those who believe in and affirm the Day of Judgment (Yawm ad-Din) as one of the characteristics of the righteous servants of Allah. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, belief in the Day of Judgment is a fundamental pillar of Islamic faith, as it motivates moral accountability and righteous conduct. This verse emphasizes that true belief encompasses not merely intellectual acknowledgment but sincere conviction in divine justice and the ultimate reckoning.
Revelation Context
Surah Al-Ma'arij is a Meccan surah that describes the different categories of people on the Day of Judgment. This ayah appears within a passage (verses 22-35) that outlines the qualities of those who will inherit paradise, establishing the Day of Judgment as a central theme motivating ethical behavior and spiritual commitment.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: 'The best of you are those who believe in Allah and the Last Day' (Jami' at-Tirmidhi 1976, with variations in Sahih Bukhari). Additionally, the Prophet emphasized that belief in the Day of Judgment is one of the six pillars of faith in the hadith of Gabriel (Sahih Muslim 8).
Themes
Key Lesson
Authentic belief in the Day of Judgment should not be superficial but should manifest in conscious ethical living and accountability in our daily actions. This conviction serves as a powerful internal motivator to maintain integrity, compassion, and justice in all dealings.