فَبِأَىِّ ءَالَآءِ رَبِّكُمَا تُكَذِّبَانِ 30
Translations
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?
Transliteration
Fa-bi-ayyi aalaa'i rabbikuma tukazzibaan
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah continues the refrain that appears throughout Surah Ar-Rahman, posing a rhetorical question to both jinn and mankind: 'Then which of the favors of your Lord do you both deny?' According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, this verse emphasizes the magnitude and abundance of Allah's blessings upon creation, making denial of them not only illogical but deeply ungrateful. The dual form 'rabbikuma' (your Lord—dual) and 'tukazzibaan' (you both deny—dual) addresses both the jinn and humans mentioned earlier in the surah, highlighting that both species are recipients of divine mercy.
Revelation Context
Surah Ar-Rahman is a Medinan surah that celebrates Allah's attributes and blessings in a rhythmic, poetic manner. This particular ayah is part of the surah's distinctive refrain that appears 31 times, serving as a recurring reminder of Allah's countless favors and the absurdity of rejecting them. The surah's context emphasizes divine benevolence and the accountability of creation for their response to such mercies.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'Every day the sun rises, and two angels call out saying: O people, come to your Lord, for what is small in your sight is great with Allah, and what is great in your sight is small with Allah.' (Tirmidhi) This relates to the surah's theme of recognizing blessings.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah challenges believers to reflect deeply on the innumerable blessings they receive daily—from sustenance to health to guidance—and to cultivate gratitude rather than denial or heedlessness. It serves as a humbling reminder that acknowledging Allah's favors is both a rational and spiritual obligation that should lead to sincere obedience and worship.