كَلَّا ۚ سَنَكْتُبُ مَا يَقُولُ وَنَمُدُّ لَهُۥ مِنَ ٱلْعَذَابِ مَدًّا 79
Translations
No! We will record what he says and extend [i.e., increase] for him from the punishment extensively.
Transliteration
Kalla; sanaktubu maa yaqoolu wa namuddu lahoo mina al-adhabi madda
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah responds to the arrogant claims of the disbelievers who deny the Hereafter and reject Allah's signs. Allah declares that He will record all their false statements and will extend their punishment in the afterlife. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari emphasize that this is a stern warning that no word or deed escapes Allah's knowledge, and the consequences for rejecting faith are severe and prolonged.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the context of Surah Maryam's discussion of various prophets and the fate of believers versus disbelievers. It follows verses addressing those who deny resurrection and make claims about their gods, serving as a direct refutation of their arrogance and a reminder of divine accountability on the Day of Judgment.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Every soul will taste death, and We will test you with evil and with good as a trial' (Quran 21:35). Additionally, the hadith in Sahih Muslim states that deeds are recorded and presented to Allah every week, emphasizing constant divine observation.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers that Allah's knowledge encompasses all words and actions, and that persistent rejection of divine truth carries severe consequences. It should inspire accountability in our speech and actions, knowing that nothing is hidden from Allah's sight.