وَيْلٌ يَوْمَئِذٍ لِّلْمُكَذِّبِينَ 47
Translations
Woe, that Day, to the deniers.
Transliteration
Waylun yawma'idhin lilmukadhdhibin
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah pronounces a stern warning of destruction and misery upon those who reject the truth on the Day of Judgment. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari emphasize that 'wyl' (woe) is an expression of divine displeasure and suffering that befalls the deniers, while 'yawma'idhin' (on that day) situates this punishment in the eschatological realm. The repetition of this phrase throughout Surah Al-Mursalat serves as a relentless reminder of the inevitable consequences of disbelief.
Revelation Context
Surah Al-Mursalat is a Meccan chapter revealed during a period of intense rejection of the Prophet Muhammad's message. This ayah appears within the surah's theme of describing the Day of Judgment and warning those who persistently deny the signs of Allah and the message of His messengers. The surah uses vivid, rhythmic language to awaken the hearts of the deniers.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: 'Whoever believes in Allah and His messengers, and acts righteously, shall have their reward with their Lord; and those who disbelieve and reject Our signs, they shall be the inhabitants of the Fire' (Sahih Bukhari 3391). Additionally, the Quran emphasizes in Hadith Qudsi that Allah's punishment is for those who persist in denial despite receiving clear signs.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that rejection of divine truth carries the gravest of consequences, and serves as a solemn call to embrace faith while opportunity remains. For modern readers, it emphasizes personal accountability and the importance of sincere reflection upon the signs of Allah rather than stubborn denial.