فَبِأَىِّ ءَالَآءِ رَبِّكَ تَتَمَارَىٰ 55
Translations
Then which of the favors of your Lord do you doubt?
Transliteration
Fa-bi-ayyi aalaa'i rabbika tatamaaraa
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah poses a rhetorical question to humanity, asking: 'Then which of the favors of your Lord do you dispute?' It concludes Surah An-Najm and serves as a powerful reminder that despite all the blessings and signs Allah has bestowed, people still deny and quarrel over the truth. Classical scholars like Al-Tabari and Ibn Kathir note this verse challenges those who reject the message despite overwhelming evidence of Allah's grace and the clarity of the Quranic revelation presented throughout the surah.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears at the conclusion of Surah An-Najm, a Meccan chapter that emphasizes monotheism and refutes polytheism. The surah witnesses to the oneness of Allah through celestial signs and the authenticity of the Prophet's message. This final ayah serves as a climactic rhetorical challenge to the Quraysh and all who deny despite receiving countless divine favors.
Related Hadiths
The theme relates to Surah Ar-Rahman (55:13) which repeats 'Then which of the favors of your Lord do you deny?' - both ayahs emphasize the ingratitude of deniers. Additionally, Hadith in Sahih Bukhari (Book of Tawheed) emphasizes recognizing Allah's blessings as a path to belief.
Themes
Key Lesson
Believers should reflect on the countless blessings they receive daily and recognize them as signs of Allah's existence and care, rather than taking them for granted or disputing the truth. This ayah invites introspection: why would anyone deny or argue against the Creator when surrounded by undeniable evidence of His grace and power?