ٱلَّذِينَ يُكَذِّبُونَ بِيَوْمِ ٱلدِّينِ 11
Translations
Who deny the Day of Recompense.
Transliteration
alladhīna yukadhdhibūna bi-yawm al-dīn
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah refers to those who deny and reject the Day of Judgment (Yawm al-Din), a fundamental article of Islamic faith. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, this denial represents one of the gravest sins, as it undermines the foundation of accountability and moral responsibility in Islam. The ayah emphasizes that such people are among the most deprived (aṣḥāb al-sijjīl—the companions of the record), whose deeds are recorded as lies and whose hearts are sealed from guidance.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in Surah Al-Mutaffifin (The Defrauders), a Meccan surah that denounces those who cheat in weights and measures and, more broadly, those who deny the Hereafter. The surah's context addresses the disbelievers of Mecca who rejected the concept of divine judgment, making this denial central to their refusal to accept Prophet Muhammad's message.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa-sallam) said: 'Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should speak good or remain silent' (Sahih Bukhari 6018), emphasizing that belief in the Day of Judgment should fundamentally transform one's behavior. Additionally, 'The best of you are those who have the best character' (Jami' at-Tirmidhi 1162) relates to the moral accountability inherent in believing in divine judgment.
Themes
Key Lesson
Belief in the Day of Judgment is not merely an abstract doctrine but a transformative force that should shape our ethical conduct and intentions in this life. Rejecting the Hereafter represents a fundamental disconnect from moral responsibility and divine guidance, making sincere acceptance of this truth essential for spiritual and social integrity.