فَمَا يُكَذِّبُكَ بَعْدُ بِٱلدِّينِ 7
Translations
So what yet causes you to deny the Recompense?
Transliteration
Fama yukadhhibuka ba'du bid-din
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah poses a rhetorical question to humanity: 'What then causes you to deny the Deen (religion/Day of Judgment) after this?' After Allah has established clear signs of His existence and power through human creation in the best form (ahsan taqwim) and the evidence of the Fig and Olive trees, there remains no excuse for denying the Day of Judgment. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi emphasize that this ayah challenges the disbelievers' denial of the Hereafter despite the overwhelming evidence of Allah's wisdom and creative power demonstrated throughout the surah.
Revelation Context
Surah At-Tin is a Meccan surah revealed during the early period of Islamic preaching in Mecca, addressing the polytheists' rejection of the Message. The surah establishes Allah's perfect creation of mankind and references blessed lands (the Fig and Olive of Levantine regions) as signs of divine care. This final ayah serves as a powerful concluding rhetorical question, compelling listeners to confront the illogic of their denial given the clear evidences presented.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'The best of you are those of the best character' (Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3662), relating to the concept of ahsan taqwim (best form) by which Allah created humans. Additionally, the mention of Fig and Olive connects to the hadith about their nutritional benefits (various sources), emphasizing Allah's provision and wisdom.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah invites believers to reflect on the rational illogic of denying Allah's judgment when His power and wisdom are evident in creation itself. For modern readers, it serves as a reminder that rejection of faith is not due to lack of evidence but to a choice to ignore the signs placed within and around us.