فَسَتُبْصِرُ وَيُبْصِرُونَ 5
Translations
So you will see and they will see.
Transliteration
Fa-saturbsiru wa-yubsirun
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah conveys Allah's promise that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) will soon see the truth of his message vindicated, and the disbelievers will also witness the consequences of their rejection. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, this is a reassurance to the Prophet during the Meccan period of persecution, affirming that ultimate clarity and justice will come. The verb 'yubsirun' (will see) emphasizes both literal witnessing and spiritual understanding of the reality that was being denied.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in Surah Al-Qalam, revealed in Mecca during a period when the Prophet faced intense opposition and mockery from Quraysh. The surah opens with the oath 'By the pen and what they write,' defending the Prophet's integrity against accusations of being a poet or madman. This ayah reassures the Prophet that the disbelievers' denial is temporary and that eventual clarity will come to all.
Related Hadiths
The theme of eventual victory relates to Hadith Qudsi in which Allah promises the Prophet support and vindication. Also relevant is the hadith in Sahih Bukhari where the Prophet is told 'Soon shall We make you recite, and you shall not forget except what Allah wills' (Surah 87:6), emphasizing divine protection of the message.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers that truth will ultimately be revealed and that patience during times of opposition is essential, as Allah has promised to make the reality of His message clear to all. It reminds us that those who deny or mock the divine message will eventually witness the consequences of their choices.