فَبِأَىِّ ءَالَآءِ رَبِّكُمَا تُكَذِّبَانِ 71
Translations
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny? -
Transliteration
Fabiayi alai rabbikuma tukaththibaan
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah continues the rhetorical refrain of Surah Ar-Rahman, asking the jinn and mankind: 'So which of the favors of your Lord will you both deny?' This question emphasizes the ingratitude of creation despite the countless blessings bestowed upon them. Classical scholars like Al-Qurtubi explain that this refrain—repeated 31 times in the surah—serves as a powerful reminder of divine generosity and a condemnation of those who reject faith and deny the signs of Allah despite witnessing His favors.
Revelation Context
Surah Ar-Rahman is a Medinan surah that comprehensively enumerates Allah's blessings in creation and the afterlife. This particular ayah falls within the section addressing both jinn and humans, emphasizing their shared accountability for denying divine favors. The surah's structure uses this rhetorical question to create emphasis and conviction about the reality of God's mercy.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'The best supplication is the praise of Allah,' which connects to recognizing and acknowledging divine blessings rather than denying them (Jami' at-Tirmidhi). Additionally, the general principle from multiple hadiths emphasizes gratitude for blessings as a means of increasing them.
Themes
Key Lesson
Believers should cultivate consciousness of Allah's countless blessings in their lives and respond with gratitude rather than denial or negligence. This ayah reminds us that denying divine signs despite witnessing them is a grave spiritual danger, calling for mindful reflection on the mercies we receive daily.