فَأَعْرِضْ عَنْهُمْ وَٱنتَظِرْ إِنَّهُم مُّنتَظِرُونَ 30
Translations
So turn away from them and wait. Indeed, they are waiting.
Transliteration
Fa-a'rid 'anhum wantazir, innahum muntaziroon
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah commands the Prophet (peace be upon him) to turn away from those who reject the message and to wait patiently for Allah's judgment upon them, just as they await their own fate. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, this is a directive to exercise patience and forbearance in the face of opposition, entrusting the matter of recompense to Allah. The verse emphasizes that both the believers and disbelievers are in a state of waiting—the believers for vindication and the disbelievers for punishment.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the context of Surah As-Sajdah, which emphasizes Allah's creation and the certainty of the Day of Judgment. It was revealed during the Meccan period when the Prophet faced considerable rejection and mockery from the Quraysh. The verse is part of a broader theme in the surah addressing the Prophet's response to persistent disbelief and providing reassurance through patience.
Related Hadiths
The concept is reflected in the hadith where the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'The best of you are those who are best to their families, and I am the best among you to my family' (Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3895), emphasizing patience and good conduct despite opposition. Also related: 'Verily with hardship comes ease' (Quran 94:5-6), which the Prophet exemplified through patient forbearance.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers to respond to opposition and rejection with patience rather than retaliation, trusting that Allah is fully aware of all circumstances and will ultimately establish justice. It encourages us to focus on our own spiritual conduct rather than being consumed by the disbelief of others, understanding that patience in adversity is a virtue that brings us closer to Allah.