فَلَا يَحْزُنكَ قَوْلُهُمْ ۘ إِنَّا نَعْلَمُ مَا يُسِرُّونَ وَمَا يُعْلِنُونَ 76
Translations
So let not their speech grieve you. Indeed, We know what they conceal and what they declare.
Transliteration
Falā yahzunka qawluhum, innā na'lamu mā yusirrūn wa mā yu'linūn
Tafsir (Explanation)
Allah consoles the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) not to grieve over the disbelievers' rejection and mockery, assuring him that Allah knows all their hidden thoughts and public statements. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari explain this as divine reassurance that no secret denial or open opposition escapes Allah's knowledge, and that the disbelievers will face accountability for both their concealed disbelief and manifest rejection. This ayah emphasizes Allah's perfect omniscience and serves to strengthen the Prophet's resolve against the pain of rejection.
Revelation Context
This ayah is part of Surah Ya-Sin, a Meccan chapter revealed during a period of intense opposition to the Prophet from Quraysh. The surah addresses the mockery and rejection faced by the Prophet and believers, and this particular verse comes within a passage refuting polytheistic arguments. The broader context is one of consolation and affirmation of divine support amid persecution.
Related Hadiths
Hadith in Sahih Muslim (2286) where the Prophet said: 'The most perfect believer in faith is the one whose character is best,' relates to maintaining patience and dignity despite others' speech. Additionally, the hadith in Jami' at-Tirmidhi about the Prophet's patience with insulters reflects the spirit of this verse's consolation.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers that Allah's complete knowledge of all intentions—both hidden and revealed—provides comfort and assurance that justice is not lost even when wrongdoing appears to go unnoticed. In modern contexts, this encourages Muslims to maintain integrity in private and public life, knowing that sincerity and deception are both known to Allah, and to find peace in divine oversight rather than human approval.