فَبِأَىِّ ءَالَآءِ رَبِّكُمَا تُكَذِّبَانِ 69
Translations
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?
Transliteration
Fabiayyi alai rabbikuma tukadhdhiban
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah, repeated throughout Surah Ar-Rahman (31 times), poses a rhetorical question to both jinn and mankind: 'So which of the favors of your Lord will you both deny?' According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi, this refrain emphasizes the futility and irrationality of denying Allah's countless blessings and signs after they have been enumerated in detail. The repetition itself is a powerful literary device meant to awaken conscience and provoke reflection on the ingratitude of those who turn away from divine guidance despite overwhelming evidence of Allah's mercy and provision.
Revelation Context
Surah Ar-Rahman was revealed in Madinah and is structured as a continuous reminder of Allah's blessings and signs in creation. This particular ayah serves as a recurring refrain throughout the surah, punctuating the enumeration of divine favors (such as the creation of heavens, earth, fruits, and animals) to emphasize that denial of these blessings is fundamentally irrational.
Related Hadiths
While no specific hadith directly addresses this ayah, the theme relates to Surah Al-Fiil (105) and general hadith traditions emphasizing gratitude (shukr). Abu Hurairah reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, 'The best dua is the dua for forgiveness, and the best deed is remembrance of Allah' (Tirmidhi), connecting to the call for acknowledgment of divine favors.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah invites believers to consciously recognize and be grateful for Allah's endless blessings in daily life, and serves as a powerful challenge to those who deny divine truth—reminding us that gratitude and acknowledgment of God's favors are both rational and morally necessary responses to His mercy.