وَيْلٌ يَوْمَئِذٍ لِّلْمُكَذِّبِينَ 45
Translations
Woe, that Day, to the deniers.
Transliteration
Waylun yawma-idhin lil-mukadhdhibin
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah pronounces woe and destruction upon those who reject and deny the signs of Allah and the message of the Prophet on the Day of Judgment. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari emphasize that 'wail' (woe) represents a valley in Hell filled with pus and filth, reserved specifically for those who persistently deny divine revelation. The emphasis on 'that day' underscores the certainty of divine punishment for those who knowingly reject truth.
Revelation Context
Surah Al-Mursalat is a Meccan surah revealed during the early period of Islam when the Quraysh stubbornly rejected the Prophet's message. This ayah appears near the end of the surah as part of the recurring warning refrain (appearing 31 times throughout the surah), emphasizing the inevitable consequences awaiting those who deny Allah's messengers despite clear signs.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Whoever denies Allah after having believed in Him... except he who is forced while his heart is at peace with faith' (Sahih Bukhari 3844). Additionally, the Prophet warned about those who turn away from divine guidance: 'The most miserable person is he who has seen me and denied me' (related to themes in At-Tirmidhi).
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah serves as a powerful reminder that deliberately rejecting divine truth carries severe consequences both in the afterlife and should motivate believers to reflect on their own sincerity in faith. It encourages us to guard against arrogance and obstinacy, and to remain humble before the signs of Allah.