فَٱرْتَقِبْ إِنَّهُم مُّرْتَقِبُونَ 59
Translations
So watch, [O Muḥammad]; indeed, they are watching [for your end].
Transliteration
Farrtaqi innahu m mutartaqibun
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah, the final verse of Surah Ad-Dukhan, commands the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to wait and observe, as his opponents are also waiting. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, Allah is assuring the Prophet that just as the disbelievers await his downfall, they too await the punishment of Allah. This is a statement of patience and confidence that the truth will ultimately prevail, and the consequence of rejection will manifest.
Revelation Context
Surah Ad-Dukhan is a Meccan surah revealed during the period of intense opposition to the Prophet's message. This final ayah serves as a conclusion to the surah's theme of divine warning and the certainty of Allah's judgment. It comes after detailed accounts of past nations destroyed for their disbelief, reminding the believers and the Prophet of the inevitable outcome of rejecting divine guidance.
Related Hadiths
The general theme relates to hadiths about patience in da'wah (Islamic preaching). For instance, the Prophet's instruction to remain steadfast despite opposition is reflected in various narrations in Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim regarding the Prophet's patience during the Meccan period.
Themes
Key Lesson
Believers should remain steadfast in their faith and message while maintaining confidence in Allah's ultimate justice, knowing that wrongdoers cannot escape divine accountability forever. This teaches us to face opposition with patience and trust, understanding that Allah is aware of all actions and will bring about His reckoning in due time.