إِنَّ هَـٰٓؤُلَآءِ لَيَقُولُونَ 34
Translations
Indeed, these [disbelievers] are saying,
Transliteration
Inna haaulaa'i layaqulun
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah introduces the speech of those who deny the resurrection and the Hereafter, setting up their false claim that will follow in the next verse. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, the ayah emphasizes that the disbelievers are indeed making statements that contradict the truth of Allah's promise. The phrase serves as a rhetorical device to draw attention to the empty assertions of those who reject faith, highlighting their arrogance and willful denial.
Revelation Context
Surah Ad-Dukhan is a Meccan surah revealed during the early period of Islam when the Quraysh were rejecting the message of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). This particular ayah is part of a passage addressing the denial of the disbelievers regarding the Day of Judgment and resurrection. The context shows Allah refuting the false claims of those who deny these fundamental Islamic beliefs.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'The best speech is the Book of Allah, and the best guidance is the guidance of Muhammad' (Sahih Muslim 867). This relates to the ayah's context of contrasting false speech with divine truth. Additionally, Surah Ad-Dukhan's overall theme connects to the hadith: 'Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should speak good words or remain silent' (Sahih Bukhari 6018).
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds us to be cautious of confident assertions that contradict divine truth, and to recognize that mere speech without foundation is hollow. It encourages believers to guard their tongues and ensure their words align with Islamic principles rather than following baseless claims of society.