فَبِأَىِّ حَدِيثٍۭ بَعْدَهُۥ يُؤْمِنُونَ 50
Translations
Then in what statement after it [i.e., the Qur’ān] will they believe?
Transliteration
Fa-bi-ayyi hadeethin ba'dahu yu'minun
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah concludes Surah Al-Mursalat with a rhetorical question challenging the disbelievers: if they reject the Quran—the greatest and most eloquent discourse—what other message could possibly convince them to believe? According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, this emphasizes the supremacy of the Quranic message and the stubborn rejection of those who deny it despite its clarity and miraculous nature. The ayah serves as an indictment of those who turn away from guidance despite having received the clearest evidence.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears at the conclusion of Surah Al-Mursalat, a Meccan surah focused on themes of resurrection, accountability, and the rejection of disbelievers. The broader context of the surah addresses the denial of the Day of Judgment and the rejection of the Quran as divine revelation. This final ayah encapsulates the surah's central argument: the Quran is the ultimate truth, and rejection of it leaves no room for belief.
Related Hadiths
The concept relates to the hadith in Sahih Muslim where the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, 'The Quran is an intercessor, something permitted to intercede, and it is trustworthy. Whoever puts it in front of him, it will lead him to Paradise; whoever puts it behind him, it will drive him to the Fire.' This emphasizes the Quran's supreme role in guidance.
Themes
Key Lesson
For believers, this ayah reinforces that the Quran is the ultimate source of guidance—if one rejects it, there is no greater truth to turn to. For modern readers, it serves as a reminder to deeply reflect upon the Quran's message rather than dismissing it, and to recognize that persistent denial of clear truth leads only to spiritual loss.