وَيْلٌ يَوْمَئِذٍ لِّلْمُكَذِّبِينَ 40
Translations
Woe, that Day, to the deniers.
Transliteration
Waylun yawma'idhin lilmukadhdhileen
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah pronounces a severe warning of destruction and ruin upon those who reject the divine message on the Day of Judgment. Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari explain that 'Waylun' (woe/destruction) emphasizes the inevitable punishment awaiting the disbelievers, serving as a forceful conclusion to the surah's repeated refrain warning against denial of Allah's signs and resurrection.
Revelation Context
Surah Al-Mursalat is a Meccan surah revealed during the early period of Prophet Muhammad's mission when he faced intense rejection from the Quraysh. This final ayah encapsulates the surah's overarching theme, which repeatedly warns the deniers with the refrain 'Woe that Day to the deniers' (appearing 10 times throughout), emphasizing the certainty of accountability for those who reject the message.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Whoever hears about the Dajjal and disbelieves in him, Allah will save him from his tribulation.' (Sunan Ibn Majah) - thematically related to the consequences of disbelief. Also relevant is the general hadith on the Day of Judgment's horrors in Sahih Bukhari and Muslim.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that rejection of divine truth carries grave spiritual consequences, while inspiring steadfastness in faith despite worldly opposition. For modern readers, it serves as a sobering reminder of accountability and the importance of sincere reflection on divine signs rather than obstinate denial.