وَلِلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ بِرَبِّهِمْ عَذَابُ جَهَنَّمَ ۖ وَبِئْسَ ٱلْمَصِيرُ 6
Translations
And for those who disbelieved in their Lord is the punishment of Hell, and wretched is the destination.
Transliteration
Wa-lilladhīna kafarū bi-rabbihim 'adhābu jahannama wa-bi'sa al-masīr
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah warns that those who reject their Lord will face the punishment of Hell, which is described as an evil destination. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir emphasize that kufr (disbelief) in one's relationship with Allah is the gravest sin, and the certainty of Hellfire is presented as the inevitable consequence of such rejection. Al-Qurtubi notes that the phrase 'bi'sa al-masīr' (evil destination/end) emphasizes the finality and wretchedness of this outcome.
Revelation Context
Surah Al-Mulk is a Meccan chapter revealed in the early Islamic period during a time when the Quraysh actively rejected the Prophet Muhammad's message. This ayah fits within the surah's broader theme of establishing Allah's absolute sovereignty and warning of the consequences of denying it, serving as a deterrent to those turning away from monotheistic faith.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'The Fire has complained to its Lord saying: O Lord, my parts have eaten one another. So allow me to sigh.' Thus Allah allowed it to sigh (Sunan Ibn Majah). Additionally, 'Whoever dies while associating partners with Allah will enter the Fire' (Sahih Bukhari 1477).
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah serves as a sobering reminder that rejecting the truth and one's relationship with Allah has severe, irreversible consequences, encouraging believers to strengthen their faith and reject disbelief while there is still time. For modern readers, it emphasizes personal responsibility in one's spiritual journey and the importance of sincere belief in the Divine.