قُل رَّبِّ إِمَّا تُرِيَنِّى مَا يُوعَدُونَ 93
Translations
Say, [O Muḥammad], "My Lord, if You should show me that which they are promised,
Transliteration
Qul rabbi amma turianni ma yooAAidoon
Tafsir (Explanation)
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is commanded to address his Lord, saying: 'O my Lord, if You show me that which they are promised (the punishment).' According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, this ayah reflects the Prophet's supplication asking Allah to reveal the threatened punishment to the disbelievers so they might believe, or to hasten its arrival as a vindication of his message. The ayah demonstrates the Prophet's patience and reliance on Allah's judgment despite the mockery and denial of the Quraysh.
Revelation Context
This ayah is part of a passage in Surah Al-Mu'minun addressing the disbelievers' rejection and mockery of the Quranic message and the Day of Judgment. It comes in the context of the Meccan period when the Prophet faced intense opposition, and reflects his supplication to Allah regarding those who denied the warning of the Day of Resurrection. The surah emphasizes the believers' characteristics and the certainty of divine punishment for the deniers.
Related Hadiths
While no specific hadith directly addresses this ayah, the general theme relates to Surah Al-Ankabut (29:52) where believers are taught patience in the face of denial. Related is the hadith in Sahih Muslim where the Prophet taught that patience in facing persecution is a virtue of the believers.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers that when facing mockery or rejection, they should turn to Allah in supplication with patience and trust in His divine wisdom and justice, knowing that ultimate vindication rests with Allah alone. It reminds us that the Prophet himself relied entirely on Allah's will and timing in all matters.